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 | $15.68 | 3.418% | $16.2159 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $88.65 | 6.442% | $94.3608 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
Purchase #3 | $78.46 | 6.308% | $83.4093 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #4 | $49.94 | 13.129% | $56.4966 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #5 | $193.62 | 4.303% | $201.9515 | $201.95 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
Purchase #6 | $158.82 | 9.396% | $173.7427 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
Purchase #7 | $20.95 | 5.322% | $22.065 | $22.07 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $606.12 | $648.2418 | $648.25 | $648.20 | $648.30 |