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 | $16.51 | 8.683% | $17.9436 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
Purchase #2 | $120.37 | 12.574% | $135.5053 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #3 | $233.71 | 3.688% | $242.3292 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
Purchase #4 | $162.40 | 13.235% | $183.8936 | $183.89 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
Purchase #5 | $248.81 | 10.607% | $275.2013 | $275.20 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
Purchase #6 | $231.50 | 12.234% | $259.8217 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
Purchase #7 | $31.66 | 13.322% | $35.8777 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.96 | $1,150.5724 | $1,150.57 | $1,150.60 | $1,150.50 |