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 | $15.60 | 7.458% | $16.7634 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
Purchase #2 | $101.79 | 13.395% | $115.4248 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
Purchase #3 | $55.83 | 9.115% | $60.9189 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
Purchase #4 | $122.80 | 10.650% | $135.8782 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
Purchase #5 | $240.67 | 7.523% | $258.7756 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
Purchase #6 | $131.86 | 8.115% | $142.5604 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
Purchase #7 | $75.73 | 3.194% | $78.1488 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $744.28 | $808.4701 | $808.47 | $808.45 | $808.50 |