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 | $15.47 | 6.433% | $16.4652 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $62.75 | 4.148% | $65.3529 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
Purchase #3 | $158.25 | 5.340% | $166.7006 | $166.70 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
Purchase #4 | $93.90 | 6.408% | $99.9171 | $99.92 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #5 | $140.95 | 10.531% | $155.7934 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
Purchase #6 | $99.73 | 4.742% | $104.4592 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
Purchase #7 | $247.68 | 13.422% | $280.9236 | $280.92 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.73 | $889.6120 | $889.61 | $889.55 | $889.70 |