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 | $15.32 | 10.826% | $16.9785 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $87.61 | 13.424% | $99.3708 | $99.37 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
Purchase #3 | $111.72 | 4.627% | $116.8893 | $116.89 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
Purchase #4 | $29.35 | 8.207% | $31.7588 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
Purchase #5 | $137.39 | 7.265% | $147.3714 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
Purchase #6 | $142.98 | 4.183% | $148.9609 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
Purchase #7 | $242.90 | 8.322% | $263.1141 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.27 | $824.4438 | $824.44 | $824.40 | $824.60 |