Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $16.46 | 7.866% | $17.7547 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $143.79 | 10.546% | $158.9541 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #3 | $80.97 | 4.617% | $84.7084 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #4 | $68.63 | 4.261% | $71.5543 | $71.55 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
Purchase #5 | $230.59 | 3.259% | $238.1049 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #6 | $214.92 | 10.338% | $237.1384 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
Purchase #7 | $163.91 | 11.870% | $183.3661 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.27 | $991.5809 | $991.57 | $991.55 | $991.70 |