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 | $15.29 | 8.552% | $16.5976 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #2 | $34.32 | 11.503% | $38.2678 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #3 | $95.41 | 9.431% | $104.4081 | $104.41 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
Purchase #4 | $67.66 | 6.734% | $72.2162 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
Purchase #5 | $135.60 | 11.407% | $151.0679 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
Purchase #6 | $158.89 | 6.533% | $169.2703 | $169.27 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
Purchase #7 | $142.58 | 5.632% | $150.6101 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.75 | $702.4380 | $702.45 | $702.35 | $702.50 |