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 | $14.53 | 12.647% | $16.3676 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
Purchase #2 | $127.55 | 4.386% | $133.1443 | $133.14 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
Purchase #3 | $165.62 | 6.357% | $176.1485 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
Purchase #4 | $224.76 | 8.444% | $243.7387 | $243.74 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
Purchase #5 | $63.72 | 4.775% | $66.7626 | $66.76 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
Purchase #6 | $79.79 | 7.347% | $85.6522 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
Purchase #7 | $143.75 | 5.452% | $151.5873 | $151.59 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.72 | $873.4012 | $873.40 | $873.40 | $873.40 |