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 | $15.32 | 9.347% | $16.752 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
Purchase #2 | $111.61 | 11.154% | $124.059 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
Purchase #3 | $176.57 | 13.465% | $200.3452 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $161.95 | 10.848% | $179.5183 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #5 | $223.95 | 6.512% | $238.5336 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #6 | $136.72 | 5.871% | $144.7468 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
Purchase #7 | $71.71 | 4.823% | $75.1686 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.83 | $979.1235 | $979.13 | $979.10 | $979.10 |