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 | $14.76 | 8.448% | $16.0069 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $33.52 | 9.719% | $36.7778 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #3 | $132.55 | 3.641% | $137.3761 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #4 | $57.76 | 6.726% | $61.6449 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
Purchase #5 | $13.56 | 13.850% | $15.4381 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
Purchase #6 | $40.77 | 5.127% | $42.8603 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #7 | $211.65 | 9.203% | $231.1281 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $504.57 | $541.2322 | $541.24 | $541.30 | $541.20 |