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 | $14.71 | 11.171% | $16.3533 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
Purchase #2 | $219.66 | 8.542% | $238.4234 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
Purchase #3 | $61.60 | 5.591% | $65.0441 | $65.04 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
Purchase #4 | $229.66 | 12.791% | $259.0358 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
Purchase #5 | $162.45 | 13.779% | $184.834 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
Purchase #6 | $177.60 | 5.160% | $186.7642 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
Purchase #7 | $75.64 | 6.800% | $80.7835 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.32 | $1,031.2383 | $1,031.22 | $1,031.25 | $1,031.20 |