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 | $87.78 | 9.665% | $96.2639 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 11.226% | $16.962 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
Purchase #3 | $11.25 | 11.607% | $12.5558 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
Purchase #4 | $217.73 | 5.871% | $230.5129 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #5 | $161.41 | 9.163% | $176.2 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
Purchase #6 | $216.77 | 5.112% | $227.8513 | $227.85 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
Purchase #7 | $108.87 | 3.653% | $112.847 | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.06 | $873.1929 | $873.19 | $873.15 | $873.30 |