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 | $15.91 | 7.300% | $17.0714 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
Purchase #2 | $138.71 | 3.154% | $143.0849 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
Purchase #3 | $79.47 | 4.135% | $82.7561 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
Purchase #4 | $226.58 | 10.819% | $251.0937 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #5 | $118.29 | 12.196% | $132.7166 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #6 | $46.78 | 12.447% | $52.6027 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #7 | $30.43 | 8.264% | $32.9447 | $32.94 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $656.17 | $712.2701 | $712.26 | $712.25 | $712.30 |