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 | $14.45 | 10.753% | $16.0038 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $42.77 | 3.827% | $44.4068 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #3 | $72.59 | 12.212% | $81.4547 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
Purchase #4 | $250.66 | 3.222% | $258.7363 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
Purchase #5 | $167.54 | 7.107% | $179.4471 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
Purchase #6 | $218.31 | 8.749% | $237.4099 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #7 | $232.89 | 10.204% | $256.6541 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.21 | $1,074.1127 | $1,074.11 | $1,074.10 | $1,074.10 |