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 | $39.79 | 10.362% | $43.913 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #2 | $15.40 | 11.856% | $17.2258 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
Purchase #3 | $25.37 | 7.133% | $27.1796 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #4 | $17.53 | 4.426% | $18.3059 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #5 | $168.35 | 4.624% | $176.1345 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
Purchase #6 | $230.87 | 11.621% | $257.6994 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #7 | $216.45 | 11.503% | $241.3482 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.76 | $781.8064 | $781.81 | $781.85 | $781.70 |