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 | $15.84 | 6.456% | $16.8626 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $179.46 | 3.178% | $185.1632 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #3 | $68.32 | 8.330% | $74.0111 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
Purchase #4 | $219.45 | 5.375% | $231.2454 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
Purchase #5 | $212.52 | 7.106% | $227.6217 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
Purchase #6 | $138.77 | 12.555% | $156.1926 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #7 | $201.47 | 11.135% | $223.9037 | $223.90 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.83 | $1,115.0003 | $1,114.99 | $1,114.95 | $1,115.00 |