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 | $15.25 | 8.172% | $16.4962 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.84 | 5.563% | $255.2936 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #3 | $230.41 | 5.664% | $243.4604 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
Purchase #4 | $172.41 | 6.382% | $183.4132 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
Purchase #5 | $167.85 | 10.608% | $185.6555 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
Purchase #6 | $188.45 | 6.588% | $200.8651 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
Purchase #7 | $73.88 | 13.406% | $83.7844 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.09 | $1,168.9684 | $1,168.97 | $1,168.95 | $1,169.10 |