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 | $14.89 | 8.624% | $16.1741 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $73.29 | 4.363% | $76.4876 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #3 | $86.57 | 11.500% | $96.5256 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
Purchase #4 | $24.85 | 10.535% | $27.4679 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #5 | $84.69 | 5.403% | $89.2658 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
Purchase #6 | $30.81 | 6.623% | $32.8505 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
Purchase #7 | $80.47 | 9.391% | $88.0269 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $395.57 | $426.7984 | $426.81 | $426.80 | $426.90 |