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 | $15.68 | 6.693% | $16.7295 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
Purchase #2 | $113.31 | 12.292% | $127.2381 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
Purchase #3 | $199.85 | 11.304% | $222.441 | $222.44 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
Purchase #4 | $236.51 | 12.635% | $266.393 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
Purchase #5 | $135.89 | 4.554% | $142.0784 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
Purchase #6 | $36.59 | 10.319% | $40.3657 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #7 | $79.86 | 5.732% | $84.4376 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.69 | $899.6833 | $899.69 | $899.75 | $899.60 |