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 | $15.45 | 5.846% | $16.3532 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
Purchase #2 | $163.39 | 9.833% | $179.4561 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
Purchase #3 | $203.39 | 8.783% | $221.2537 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
Purchase #4 | $45.26 | 12.375% | $50.8609 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #5 | $191.28 | 4.804% | $200.4691 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #6 | $168.81 | 12.284% | $189.5466 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
Purchase #7 | $191.37 | 13.247% | $216.7208 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.95 | $1,074.6604 | $1,074.66 | $1,074.60 | $1,074.80 |