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 | $15.52 | 9.273% | $16.9592 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $25.25 | 13.459% | $28.6484 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
Purchase #3 | $55.34 | 7.754% | $59.6311 | $59.63 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
Purchase #4 | $112.25 | 13.596% | $127.5115 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #5 | $156.30 | 12.538% | $175.8969 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
Purchase #6 | $242.39 | 12.323% | $272.2597 | $272.26 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
Purchase #7 | $125.98 | 11.526% | $140.5005 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $733.03 | $821.4073 | $821.41 | $821.40 | $821.40 |