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 | $14.26 | 12.115% | $15.9876 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $14.28 | 13.551% | $16.2151 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #3 | $145.29 | 10.570% | $160.6472 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
Purchase #4 | $79.79 | 9.413% | $87.3006 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
Purchase #5 | $73.52 | 10.147% | $80.9801 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
Purchase #6 | $225.77 | 7.839% | $243.4681 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
Purchase #7 | $123.71 | 8.525% | $134.2563 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $676.62 | $738.8550 | $738.87 | $738.85 | $738.90 |