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 | $15.63 | 3.163% | $16.1244 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
Purchase #2 | $39.98 | 8.179% | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.44 | 8.449% | $241.234 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
Purchase #4 | $11.52 | 6.658% | $12.287 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
Purchase #5 | $32.47 | 7.609% | $34.9406 | $34.94 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
Purchase #6 | $7.45 | 5.796% | $7.8818 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
Purchase #7 | $216.69 | 6.581% | $230.9504 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $546.18 | $586.6682 | $586.66 | $586.70 | $586.70 |