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 | $14.74 | 9.865% | $16.1941 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $72.80 | 3.424% | $75.2927 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
Purchase #3 | $30.60 | 12.484% | $34.4201 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #4 | $126.31 | 9.103% | $137.808 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
Purchase #5 | $98.66 | 12.369% | $110.8633 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
Purchase #6 | $244.29 | 12.350% | $274.4598 | $274.46 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
Purchase #7 | $193.36 | 7.861% | $208.56 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.76 | $857.5980 | $857.59 | $857.55 | $857.70 |