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 | $15.35 | 4.308% | $16.0113 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $174.43 | 8.499% | $189.2548 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
Purchase #3 | $218.62 | 6.869% | $233.637 | $233.64 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
Purchase #4 | $62.28 | 9.751% | $68.3529 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
Purchase #5 | $242.62 | 8.303% | $262.7647 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
Purchase #6 | $63.43 | 7.173% | $67.9798 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
Purchase #7 | $232.74 | 10.646% | $257.5175 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.47 | $1,095.5180 | $1,095.51 | $1,095.50 | $1,095.60 |