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 | $16.69 | 3.344% | $17.2481 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $107.33 | 13.135% | $121.4278 | $121.43 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
Purchase #3 | $242.41 | 6.700% | $258.6515 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
Purchase #4 | $128.39 | 9.586% | $140.6975 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #5 | $229.29 | 8.412% | $248.5779 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #6 | $57.66 | 8.377% | $62.4902 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #7 | $122.37 | 5.750% | $129.4063 | $129.41 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.14 | $978.4993 | $978.51 | $978.55 | $978.50 |