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 | $15.58 | 5.835% | $16.4891 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.65 | 12.554% | $165.0604 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #3 | $166.90 | 3.353% | $172.4962 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #4 | $199.97 | 4.258% | $208.4847 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #5 | $90.75 | 10.780% | $100.5329 | $100.53 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
Purchase #6 | $212.74 | 4.699% | $222.7367 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
Purchase #7 | $98.25 | 12.749% | $110.7759 | $110.78 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.84 | $996.5759 | $996.58 | $996.65 | $996.60 |