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 | $15.37 | 8.214% | $16.6325 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
Purchase #2 | $199.94 | 4.145% | $208.2275 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
Purchase #3 | $167.78 | 5.464% | $176.9475 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
Purchase #4 | $50.83 | 9.696% | $55.7585 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
Purchase #5 | $235.45 | 7.383% | $252.8333 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
Purchase #6 | $205.62 | 4.487% | $214.8462 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
Purchase #7 | $113.75 | 4.736% | $119.1372 | $119.14 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.74 | $1,044.3827 | $1,044.39 | $1,044.45 | $1,044.20 |