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 | $14.92 | 10.587% | $16.4996 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.35 | 5.465% | $134.3097 | $134.31 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
Purchase #3 | $75.51 | 6.375% | $80.3238 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
Purchase #4 | $173.97 | 8.182% | $188.2042 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #5 | $211.90 | 4.818% | $222.1093 | $222.11 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
Purchase #6 | $186.57 | 4.382% | $194.7455 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
Purchase #7 | $16.94 | 9.845% | $18.6077 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.16 | $854.7998 | $854.80 | $854.75 | $854.70 |