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 | $15.51 | 6.823% | $16.5682 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
Purchase #2 | $236.83 | 11.628% | $264.3686 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
Purchase #3 | $205.70 | 12.562% | $231.54 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
Purchase #4 | $103.35 | 11.573% | $115.3107 | $115.31 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
Purchase #5 | $245.71 | 6.695% | $262.1603 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
Purchase #6 | $211.45 | 4.121% | $220.1639 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
Purchase #7 | $16.63 | 3.149% | $17.1537 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.18 | $1,127.2654 | $1,127.26 | $1,127.20 | $1,127.40 |