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 | $14.59 | 13.679% | $16.5858 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #2 | $147.83 | 12.179% | $165.8342 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
Purchase #3 | $45.61 | 10.287% | $50.3019 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #4 | $9.99 | 10.342% | $11.0232 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
Purchase #5 | $169.60 | 10.394% | $187.2282 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
Purchase #6 | $237.86 | 5.743% | $251.5203 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #7 | $130.83 | 5.204% | $137.6384 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $756.31 | $820.1320 | $820.13 | $820.15 | $820.00 |