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 | $14.99 | 10.823% | $16.6124 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #2 | $168.83 | 8.679% | $183.4828 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #3 | $204.49 | 11.549% | $228.1066 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
Purchase #4 | $150.67 | 12.817% | $169.9814 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #5 | $161.64 | 6.786% | $172.6089 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.96 | 4.614% | $252.0779 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
Purchase #7 | $128.29 | 8.737% | $139.4987 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.87 | $1,162.3687 | $1,162.37 | $1,162.40 | $1,162.40 |