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 | $15.38 | 7.207% | $16.4884 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.93 | 3.287% | $168.2855 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #3 | $205.80 | 12.341% | $231.1978 | $231.20 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #4 | $84.61 | 5.608% | $89.3549 | $89.35 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
Purchase #5 | $86.34 | 5.846% | $91.3874 | $91.39 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Purchase #6 | $233.83 | 9.743% | $256.6121 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #7 | $141.89 | 3.642% | $147.0576 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.78 | $1,000.3837 | $1,000.39 | $1,000.40 | $1,000.50 |