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 | $14.68 | 13.740% | $16.697 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
Purchase #2 | $116.91 | 9.684% | $128.2316 | $128.23 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
Purchase #3 | $183.93 | 5.746% | $194.4986 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
Purchase #4 | $30.57 | 4.252% | $31.8698 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
Purchase #5 | $147.91 | 13.130% | $167.3306 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
Purchase #6 | $224.44 | 5.360% | $236.47 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
Purchase #7 | $90.46 | 4.734% | $94.7424 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.90 | $869.8400 | $869.84 | $869.85 | $869.80 |