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 | $14.95 | 10.493% | $16.5187 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.76 | 8.653% | $129.0363 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
Purchase #3 | $142.41 | 12.638% | $160.4078 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #4 | $232.34 | 8.830% | $252.8556 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
Purchase #5 | $232.97 | 3.669% | $241.5177 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #6 | $245.29 | 11.675% | $273.9276 | $273.93 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
Purchase #7 | $117.62 | 5.835% | $124.4831 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.34 | $1,198.7468 | $1,198.76 | $1,198.75 | $1,198.70 |