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 | $14.98 | 8.472% | $16.2491 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $104.92 | 6.386% | $111.6202 | $111.62 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
Purchase #3 | $83.56 | 3.467% | $86.457 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #4 | $42.65 | 7.290% | $45.7592 | $45.76 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
Purchase #5 | $79.64 | 7.441% | $85.566 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
Purchase #6 | $87.45 | 9.469% | $95.7306 | $95.73 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
Purchase #7 | $236.46 | 11.106% | $262.7212 | $262.72 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.66 | $704.1033 | $704.11 | $704.05 | $704.10 |