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 | $14.92 | 10.403% | $16.4721 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $59.83 | 12.682% | $67.4176 | $67.42 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
Purchase #3 | $91.99 | 7.415% | $98.8111 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
Purchase #4 | $214.72 | 11.176% | $238.7171 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #5 | $99.47 | 5.350% | $104.7916 | $104.79 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $217.43 | 7.512% | $233.7633 | $233.76 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
Purchase #7 | $136.83 | 6.339% | $145.5037 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $835.19 | $905.4765 | $905.47 | $905.40 | $905.50 |