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 | $15.80 | 10.140% | $17.4021 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $8.61 | 12.740% | $9.7069 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
Purchase #3 | $167.46 | 7.626% | $180.2305 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #4 | $132.44 | 12.693% | $149.2506 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #5 | $82.94 | 4.813% | $86.9319 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
Purchase #6 | $41.67 | 6.324% | $44.3052 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
Purchase #7 | $158.39 | 8.219% | $171.4081 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $607.31 | $659.2353 | $659.24 | $659.25 | $659.20 |