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 | $14.99 | 13.567% | $17.0237 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $247.49 | 10.556% | $273.615 | $273.62 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
Purchase #3 | $51.90 | 12.538% | $58.4072 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #4 | $107.45 | 5.754% | $113.6327 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
Purchase #5 | $71.42 | 8.326% | $77.3664 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
Purchase #6 | $17.99 | 11.354% | $20.0326 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #7 | $6.79 | 7.126% | $7.2739 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $518.03 | $567.3515 | $567.35 | $567.30 | $567.30 |