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 | $14.43 | 13.273% | $16.3453 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $83.93 | 8.395% | $90.9759 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
Purchase #3 | $117.78 | 5.172% | $123.8716 | $123.87 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
Purchase #4 | $31.50 | 4.159% | $32.8101 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #5 | $47.82 | 7.298% | $51.3099 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #6 | $6.76 | 4.207% | $7.0444 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
Purchase #7 | $170.66 | 9.461% | $186.8061 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $472.88 | $509.1633 | $509.17 | $509.15 | $509.10 |