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 | $15.48 | 5.787% | $16.3758 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
Purchase #2 | $198.69 | 9.682% | $217.9272 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
Purchase #3 | $186.45 | 10.409% | $205.8576 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
Purchase #4 | $57.55 | 4.346% | $60.0511 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
Purchase #5 | $203.57 | 7.760% | $219.367 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
Purchase #6 | $228.31 | 4.473% | $238.5223 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $164.95 | 7.718% | $177.6808 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.00 | $1,135.7818 | $1,135.79 | $1,135.80 | $1,135.90 |