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 | $14.63 | 12.842% | $16.5088 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $38.27 | 3.805% | $39.7262 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #3 | $38.51 | 12.621% | $43.3703 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
Purchase #4 | $232.75 | 6.200% | $247.1805 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #5 | $78.62 | 3.672% | $81.5069 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #6 | $189.32 | 11.155% | $210.4386 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
Purchase #7 | $90.35 | 11.747% | $100.9634 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $682.45 | $739.6947 | $739.70 | $739.70 | $739.70 |