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 | $14.87 | 8.654% | $16.1568 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $33.85 | 11.844% | $37.8592 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
Purchase #3 | $245.27 | 9.481% | $268.524 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #4 | $49.37 | 5.863% | $52.2646 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
Purchase #5 | $226.61 | 3.560% | $234.6773 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
Purchase #6 | $198.90 | 9.668% | $218.1297 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
Purchase #7 | $68.41 | 9.443% | $74.87 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $837.28 | $902.4816 | $902.48 | $902.45 | $902.60 |