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 | $15.55 | 5.546% | $16.4124 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
Purchase #2 | $168.59 | 6.788% | $180.0339 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 11.287% | $146.4314 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
Purchase #4 | $145.62 | 4.667% | $152.4161 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
Purchase #5 | $89.87 | 9.364% | $98.2854 | $98.29 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
Purchase #6 | $50.38 | 7.426% | $54.1212 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
Purchase #7 | $89.65 | 7.449% | $96.328 | $96.33 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $691.24 | $744.0284 | $744.03 | $744.05 | $743.90 |