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 | $15.51 | 7.157% | $16.6201 | $16.62 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #2 | $215.31 | 5.649% | $227.4729 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
Purchase #3 | $178.59 | 6.545% | $190.2787 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #4 | $184.82 | 8.720% | $200.9363 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
Purchase #5 | $62.36 | 7.826% | $67.2403 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
Purchase #6 | $91.60 | 4.661% | $95.8695 | $95.87 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
Purchase #7 | $169.77 | 10.458% | $187.5245 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.96 | $985.9423 | $985.94 | $985.90 | $985.90 |