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 | $14.71 | 9.841% | $16.1576 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $241.33 | 12.327% | $271.0787 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
Purchase #3 | $219.44 | 9.578% | $240.458 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #4 | $119.52 | 8.463% | $129.635 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
Purchase #5 | $31.77 | 4.761% | $33.2826 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #6 | $177.39 | 12.790% | $200.0782 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
Purchase #7 | $152.94 | 7.621% | $164.5956 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.10 | $1,055.2857 | $1,055.30 | $1,055.35 | $1,055.40 |