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 | $15.54 | 6.812% | $16.5986 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #2 | $241.31 | 7.473% | $259.3431 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
Purchase #3 | $40.33 | 9.475% | $44.1513 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
Purchase #4 | $239.46 | 8.509% | $259.8357 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
Purchase #5 | $220.77 | 7.863% | $238.1291 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
Purchase #6 | $85.54 | 11.166% | $95.0914 | $95.09 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
Purchase #7 | $103.49 | 4.116% | $107.7496 | $107.75 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.44 | $1,020.8988 | $1,020.90 | $1,020.95 | $1,020.80 |