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 | $16.81 | 5.463% | $17.7283 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $117.77 | 12.380% | $132.3499 | $132.35 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
Purchase #3 | $165.89 | 8.400% | $179.8248 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #4 | $169.50 | 11.322% | $188.6908 | $188.69 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
Purchase #5 | $123.84 | 7.347% | $132.9385 | $132.94 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
Purchase #6 | $221.57 | 7.169% | $237.4544 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
Purchase #7 | $68.83 | 10.249% | $75.8844 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.21 | $964.8711 | $964.86 | $964.90 | $964.80 |