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 | $15.97 | 3.225% | $16.485 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $31.53 | 5.594% | $33.2938 | $33.29 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #3 | $236.72 | 13.473% | $268.6133 | $268.61 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
Purchase #4 | $106.78 | 13.602% | $121.3042 | $121.30 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
Purchase #5 | $216.81 | 3.790% | $225.0271 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
Purchase #6 | $126.91 | 9.519% | $138.9906 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
Purchase #7 | $75.89 | 12.417% | $85.3133 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.61 | $889.0273 | $889.02 | $889.05 | $889.00 |