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 | $14.91 | 13.509% | $16.9242 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $169.63 | 10.746% | $187.8584 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
Purchase #3 | $84.25 | 9.837% | $92.5377 | $92.54 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
Purchase #4 | $158.82 | 5.219% | $167.1088 | $167.11 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
Purchase #5 | $218.46 | 6.591% | $232.8587 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
Purchase #6 | $220.84 | 12.870% | $249.2621 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
Purchase #7 | $84.25 | 11.415% | $93.8671 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.16 | $1,040.4170 | $1,040.42 | $1,040.35 | $1,040.50 |