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 | $16.54 | 6.736% | $17.6541 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $245.60 | 11.617% | $274.1314 | $274.13 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
Purchase #3 | $25.92 | 12.859% | $29.2531 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
Purchase #4 | $216.98 | 9.560% | $237.7233 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #5 | $211.37 | 6.548% | $225.2105 | $225.21 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
Purchase #6 | $24.65 | 9.245% | $26.9289 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
Purchase #7 | $153.26 | 6.252% | $162.8418 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.32 | $973.7431 | $973.73 | $973.75 | $973.70 |