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 | $15.92 | 3.531% | $16.4821 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.94 | 9.333% | $36.0143 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Purchase #3 | $60.36 | 11.277% | $67.1668 | $67.17 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
Purchase #4 | $235.37 | 12.527% | $264.8548 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
Purchase #5 | $188.99 | 6.168% | $200.6469 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $245.84 | 5.514% | $259.3956 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #7 | $218.34 | 13.751% | $248.3639 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.76 | $1,092.9244 | $1,092.92 | $1,092.90 | $1,093.00 |