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 | $14.81 | 11.654% | $16.536 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $28.61 | 4.179% | $29.8056 | $29.81 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #3 | $7.83 | 9.453% | $8.5702 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
Purchase #4 | $235.79 | 9.640% | $258.5202 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #5 | $19.46 | 6.667% | $20.7574 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
Purchase #6 | $162.89 | 12.451% | $183.1714 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
Purchase #7 | $166.37 | 5.175% | $174.9796 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.76 | $692.3404 | $692.35 | $692.30 | $692.40 |