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 | $14.58 | 11.591% | $16.27 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $86.78 | 11.573% | $96.823 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #3 | $163.57 | 7.419% | $175.7053 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
Purchase #4 | $94.83 | 12.704% | $106.8772 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
Purchase #5 | $39.48 | 10.663% | $43.6898 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
Purchase #6 | $193.55 | 8.560% | $210.1179 | $210.12 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
Purchase #7 | $149.61 | 13.521% | $169.8388 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $742.40 | $819.3220 | $819.33 | $819.30 | $819.30 |