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 | $16.63 | 5.405% | $17.5289 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $152.37 | 8.620% | $165.5043 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #3 | $16.35 | 11.587% | $18.2445 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
Purchase #4 | $44.28 | 13.465% | $50.2423 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #5 | $89.72 | 12.261% | $100.7206 | $100.72 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #6 | $65.92 | 3.661% | $68.3333 | $68.33 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
Purchase #7 | $185.61 | 4.864% | $194.6381 | $194.64 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $570.88 | $615.2120 | $615.20 | $615.25 | $615.00 |