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 | $15.65 | 5.284% | $16.4769 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $173.76 | 11.262% | $193.3289 | $193.33 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
Purchase #3 | $77.48 | 10.650% | $85.7316 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
Purchase #4 | $42.29 | 10.107% | $46.5643 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
Purchase #5 | $92.98 | 11.335% | $103.5193 | $103.52 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #6 | $175.48 | 5.591% | $185.2911 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
Purchase #7 | $125.58 | 13.657% | $142.7305 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $703.22 | $773.6426 | $773.64 | $773.70 | $773.60 |