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 | $15.47 | 11.829% | $17.2999 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $201.30 | 12.192% | $225.8425 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
Purchase #3 | $244.79 | 4.444% | $255.6685 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
Purchase #4 | $35.33 | 11.314% | $39.3272 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #5 | $241.52 | 11.577% | $269.4808 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
Purchase #6 | $226.25 | 10.832% | $250.7574 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
Purchase #7 | $225.94 | 7.206% | $242.2212 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,190.60 | $1,300.5975 | $1,300.60 | $1,300.60 | $1,300.60 |