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 | $14.80 | 11.288% | $16.4706 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.81 | 7.808% | $231.5824 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
Purchase #3 | $21.55 | 12.214% | $24.1821 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
Purchase #4 | $30.85 | 12.350% | $34.66 | $34.66 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
Purchase #5 | $67.75 | 7.295% | $72.6924 | $72.69 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #6 | $59.77 | 3.342% | $61.7675 | $61.77 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
Purchase #7 | $180.97 | 12.130% | $202.9217 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $590.50 | $644.2767 | $644.27 | $644.25 | $644.40 |