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 | $15.71 | 5.410% | $16.5599 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
Purchase #2 | $122.84 | 10.165% | $135.3267 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
Purchase #3 | $78.29 | 6.469% | $83.3546 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
Purchase #4 | $240.41 | 12.764% | $271.0959 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
Purchase #5 | $120.36 | 10.120% | $132.5404 | $132.54 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
Purchase #6 | $204.89 | 12.458% | $230.4152 | $230.42 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
Purchase #7 | $133.75 | 12.649% | $150.668 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.25 | $1,019.9607 | $1,019.97 | $1,019.95 | $1,020.00 |