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 | $14.65 | 12.507% | $16.4823 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $83.78 | 3.778% | $86.9452 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
Purchase #3 | $67.43 | 7.227% | $72.3032 | $72.30 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #4 | $30.76 | 6.248% | $32.6819 | $32.68 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
Purchase #5 | $171.60 | 9.820% | $188.4511 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #6 | $99.68 | 3.436% | $103.105 | $103.11 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
Purchase #7 | $17.34 | 4.397% | $18.1024 | $18.10 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $485.24 | $518.0711 | $518.07 | $518.10 | $518.10 |