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 | $15.56 | 8.581% | $16.8952 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $93.40 | 6.516% | $99.4859 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $49.95 | 10.336% | $55.1128 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #4 | $120.39 | 3.299% | $124.3617 | $124.36 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
Purchase #5 | $125.62 | 10.389% | $138.6707 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
Purchase #6 | $97.32 | 10.586% | $107.6223 | $107.62 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
Purchase #7 | $217.90 | 12.121% | $244.3117 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $720.14 | $786.4603 | $786.46 | $786.40 | $786.50 |