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 | $15.69 | 7.102% | $16.8043 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
Purchase #2 | $117.35 | 5.207% | $123.4604 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
Purchase #3 | $72.70 | 12.333% | $81.6661 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
Purchase #4 | $161.98 | 6.539% | $172.5719 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #5 | $200.89 | 3.114% | $207.1457 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
Purchase #6 | $202.39 | 9.658% | $221.9368 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
Purchase #7 | $227.52 | 13.495% | $258.2238 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.52 | $1,081.8090 | $1,081.81 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.80 |