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 | $15.42 | 5.810% | $16.3159 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $153.74 | 9.177% | $167.8487 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
Purchase #3 | $98.70 | 11.211% | $109.7653 | $109.77 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
Purchase #4 | $9.86 | 6.746% | $10.5252 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
Purchase #5 | $123.35 | 11.759% | $137.8547 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
Purchase #6 | $220.35 | 8.669% | $239.4521 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
Purchase #7 | $176.28 | 11.675% | $196.8607 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.70 | $878.6226 | $878.63 | $878.60 | $878.70 |