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 | $15.44 | 6.799% | $16.4898 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $156.97 | 10.663% | $173.7077 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
Purchase #3 | $198.54 | 11.483% | $221.3383 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
Purchase #4 | $186.88 | 10.622% | $206.7304 | $206.73 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
Purchase #5 | $176.41 | 5.423% | $185.9767 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
Purchase #6 | $157.68 | 11.778% | $176.2516 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
Purchase #7 | $78.56 | 9.464% | $85.9949 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.48 | $1,066.4894 | $1,066.49 | $1,066.55 | $1,066.50 |