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 | $16.60 | 3.372% | $17.1598 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $47.38 | 11.405% | $52.7837 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
Purchase #3 | $63.59 | 4.739% | $66.6035 | $66.60 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
Purchase #4 | $20.72 | 9.111% | $22.6078 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
Purchase #5 | $231.50 | 10.124% | $254.9371 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
Purchase #6 | $9.70 | 6.159% | $10.2974 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
Purchase #7 | $18.69 | 13.298% | $21.1754 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $408.18 | $445.5647 | $445.57 | $445.60 | $445.60 |