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 | $15.65 | 12.258% | $17.5684 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $18.96 | 13.503% | $21.5202 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #3 | $26.74 | 11.604% | $29.8429 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
Purchase #4 | $234.59 | 7.103% | $251.2529 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
Purchase #5 | $66.39 | 3.672% | $68.8278 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
Purchase #6 | $99.34 | 4.841% | $104.149 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
Purchase #7 | $99.70 | 5.833% | $105.5155 | $105.52 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $561.37 | $598.6767 | $598.68 | $598.65 | $598.60 |