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 | $14.34 | 12.805% | $16.1762 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $145.92 | 7.404% | $156.7239 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #3 | $248.96 | 3.153% | $256.8097 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #4 | $187.43 | 12.220% | $210.3339 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
Purchase #5 | $69.86 | 5.849% | $73.9461 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
Purchase #6 | $166.25 | 5.588% | $175.5401 | $175.54 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
Purchase #7 | $51.67 | 11.611% | $57.6694 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.43 | $947.1993 | $947.20 | $947.20 | $947.10 |