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 | $15.89 | 7.258% | $17.0433 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $56.59 | 10.432% | $62.4935 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #3 | $142.27 | 13.332% | $161.2374 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
Purchase #4 | $122.83 | 3.826% | $127.5295 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
Purchase #5 | $81.62 | 10.119% | $89.8791 | $89.88 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
Purchase #6 | $104.96 | 12.200% | $117.7651 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
Purchase #7 | $47.92 | 6.731% | $51.1455 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $572.08 | $627.0934 | $627.10 | $627.15 | $627.00 |