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 | $15.95 | 7.612% | $17.1641 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $225.92 | 6.272% | $240.0897 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
Purchase #3 | $149.53 | 12.391% | $168.0583 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
Purchase #4 | $123.41 | 12.801% | $139.2077 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
Purchase #5 | $111.38 | 9.774% | $122.2663 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
Purchase #6 | $14.72 | 6.159% | $15.6266 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
Purchase #7 | $79.98 | 7.716% | $86.1513 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $720.89 | $788.5640 | $788.57 | $788.55 | $788.70 |