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 | $14.65 | 11.325% | $16.3091 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $242.44 | 11.441% | $270.1776 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #3 | $153.61 | 4.670% | $160.7836 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #4 | $133.27 | 6.779% | $142.3044 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #5 | $12.64 | 8.362% | $13.697 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
Purchase #6 | $38.70 | 11.186% | $43.029 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
Purchase #7 | $198.72 | 8.610% | $215.8298 | $215.83 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.03 | $862.1305 | $862.13 | $862.20 | $862.10 |