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 | $14.39 | 12.325% | $16.1636 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $87.93 | 3.815% | $91.2845 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
Purchase #3 | $217.59 | 12.332% | $244.4232 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #4 | $5.92 | 9.106% | $6.4591 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
Purchase #5 | $138.55 | 12.137% | $155.3658 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
Purchase #6 | $200.47 | 10.286% | $221.0903 | $221.09 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
Purchase #7 | $84.28 | 12.842% | $95.1032 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $749.13 | $829.8897 | $829.88 | $829.85 | $830.00 |