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 | $14.99 | 6.621% | $15.9825 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $231.93 | 11.206% | $257.9201 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #3 | $146.58 | 6.836% | $156.6002 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #4 | $191.70 | 12.811% | $216.2587 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
Purchase #5 | $46.97 | 6.635% | $50.0865 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
Purchase #6 | $62.56 | 8.636% | $67.9627 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
Purchase #7 | $188.54 | 9.185% | $205.8574 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.27 | $970.6681 | $970.67 | $970.65 | $970.80 |