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 | $14.99 | 7.813% | $16.1612 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $74.91 | 13.441% | $84.9787 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Purchase #3 | $98.60 | 11.242% | $109.6846 | $109.68 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
Purchase #4 | $75.29 | 3.621% | $78.0163 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #5 | $136.34 | 5.794% | $144.2395 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #6 | $104.54 | 3.662% | $108.3683 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
Purchase #7 | $210.57 | 10.584% | $232.8567 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $715.24 | $774.3053 | $774.31 | $774.30 | $774.40 |