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 | $15.39 | 5.593% | $16.2508 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $83.69 | 11.640% | $93.4315 | $93.43 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
Purchase #3 | $35.39 | 13.750% | $40.2561 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #4 | $208.64 | 5.534% | $220.1861 | $220.19 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
Purchase #5 | $209.64 | 6.294% | $222.8347 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
Purchase #6 | $185.29 | 12.393% | $208.253 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
Purchase #7 | $220.54 | 3.703% | $228.7066 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.58 | $1,029.9188 | $1,029.92 | $1,029.95 | $1,030.00 |