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 | $15.42 | 5.800% | $16.3144 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $10.92 | 13.827% | $12.4299 | $12.43 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
Purchase #3 | $228.74 | 7.830% | $246.6503 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
Purchase #4 | $239.46 | 10.331% | $264.1986 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
Purchase #5 | $206.41 | 3.744% | $214.138 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
Purchase #6 | $206.65 | 9.265% | $225.7961 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #7 | $176.34 | 3.867% | $183.1591 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.94 | $1,162.6864 | $1,162.69 | $1,162.70 | $1,162.70 |