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 | $15.47 | 5.481% | $16.3179 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $238.60 | 4.455% | $249.2296 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
Purchase #3 | $95.48 | 10.650% | $105.6486 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
Purchase #4 | $74.83 | 5.813% | $79.1799 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
Purchase #5 | $162.41 | 3.328% | $167.815 | $167.82 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
Purchase #6 | $246.61 | 8.483% | $267.5299 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
Purchase #7 | $201.62 | 3.403% | $208.4811 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.02 | $1,094.2020 | $1,094.21 | $1,094.25 | $1,094.10 |