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 | $14.85 | 12.145% | $16.6535 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
Purchase #2 | $218.77 | 13.684% | $248.7065 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #3 | $235.63 | 6.509% | $250.9672 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #4 | $161.50 | 10.469% | $178.4074 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
Purchase #5 | $64.29 | 5.459% | $67.7996 | $67.80 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
Purchase #6 | $159.60 | 3.505% | $165.194 | $165.19 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #7 | $187.99 | 12.704% | $211.8722 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.63 | $1,139.6004 | $1,139.60 | $1,139.55 | $1,139.70 |