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 | $16.30 | 6.205% | $17.3114 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $211.37 | 13.774% | $240.4841 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #3 | $37.65 | 12.750% | $42.4504 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $209.34 | 6.131% | $222.1746 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
Purchase #5 | $77.86 | 5.329% | $82.0092 | $82.01 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
Purchase #6 | $48.40 | 3.223% | $49.9599 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #7 | $193.87 | 3.458% | $200.574 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.79 | $854.9636 | $854.95 | $854.90 | $855.10 |