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 | $15.31 | 6.391% | $16.2885 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $112.25 | 12.322% | $126.0814 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
Purchase #3 | $62.43 | 8.378% | $67.6604 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
Purchase #4 | $58.56 | 12.185% | $65.6955 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
Purchase #5 | $26.91 | 11.778% | $30.0795 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
Purchase #6 | $66.88 | 7.761% | $72.0706 | $72.07 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #7 | $216.69 | 6.644% | $231.0869 | $231.09 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $559.03 | $608.9628 | $608.97 | $609.00 | $609.10 |