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 | $16.84 | 3.787% | $17.4777 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $211.66 | 13.649% | $240.5495 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #3 | $108.45 | 7.389% | $116.4634 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
Purchase #4 | $121.78 | 6.563% | $129.7724 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
Purchase #5 | $74.71 | 5.608% | $78.8997 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #6 | $160.91 | 4.507% | $168.1622 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
Purchase #7 | $71.92 | 6.195% | $76.3754 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.27 | $827.7003 | $827.70 | $827.70 | $827.80 |