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 | $14.72 | 9.550% | $16.1258 | $16.13 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
Purchase #2 | $91.53 | 9.788% | $100.489 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #3 | $163.47 | 13.244% | $185.12 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #4 | $85.55 | 9.195% | $93.4163 | $93.42 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
Purchase #5 | $103.36 | 7.440% | $111.05 | $111.05 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
Purchase #6 | $10.51 | 7.739% | $11.3234 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
Purchase #7 | $36.34 | 5.839% | $38.4619 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $505.48 | $555.9864 | $555.99 | $555.95 | $556.00 |