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 | $15.61 | 5.365% | $16.4475 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
Purchase #2 | $212.79 | 4.737% | $222.8699 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
Purchase #3 | $194.64 | 7.419% | $209.0803 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
Purchase #4 | $223.50 | 5.231% | $235.1913 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
Purchase #5 | $235.55 | 11.504% | $262.6477 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
Purchase #6 | $119.93 | 6.351% | $127.5468 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
Purchase #7 | $184.48 | 4.252% | $192.3241 | $192.32 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,186.50 | $1,266.1076 | $1,266.11 | $1,266.10 | $1,266.00 |