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 | $15.26 | 5.871% | $16.1559 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $199.87 | 9.145% | $218.1481 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
Purchase #3 | $216.38 | 8.240% | $234.2097 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
Purchase #4 | $111.48 | 7.615% | $119.9692 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
Purchase #5 | $101.48 | 13.754% | $115.4376 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
Purchase #6 | $145.62 | 3.859% | $151.2395 | $151.24 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
Purchase #7 | $212.61 | 3.626% | $220.3192 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.70 | $1,075.4792 | $1,075.49 | $1,075.45 | $1,075.40 |