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 | $14.56 | 11.605% | $16.2497 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $179.41 | 12.664% | $202.1305 | $202.13 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
Purchase #3 | $214.53 | 9.179% | $234.2217 | $234.22 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
Purchase #4 | $142.43 | 10.640% | $157.5846 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #5 | $234.43 | 4.207% | $244.2925 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #6 | $218.36 | 10.164% | $240.5541 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #7 | $170.91 | 7.433% | $183.6137 | $183.61 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,174.63 | $1,278.6468 | $1,278.63 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.60 |