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 | $14.56 | 13.421% | $16.5141 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $19.52 | 7.424% | $20.9692 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
Purchase #3 | $239.85 | 3.556% | $248.3791 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #4 | $156.88 | 3.747% | $162.7583 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
Purchase #5 | $218.48 | 8.352% | $236.7274 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
Purchase #6 | $199.30 | 3.212% | $205.7015 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #7 | $84.57 | 5.674% | $89.3685 | $89.37 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.16 | $980.4181 | $980.42 | $980.40 | $980.50 |