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 | $14.92 | 10.719% | $16.5193 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $170.84 | 5.389% | $180.0466 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #3 | $214.71 | 10.126% | $236.4515 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
Purchase #4 | $68.92 | 8.185% | $74.5611 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
Purchase #5 | $70.42 | 8.778% | $76.6015 | $76.60 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #6 | $74.48 | 5.243% | $78.385 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #7 | $178.80 | 9.731% | $196.199 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.09 | $858.7640 | $858.77 | $858.75 | $858.80 |