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 | $15.33 | 4.514% | $16.022 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $164.80 | 4.159% | $171.654 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
Purchase #3 | $244.26 | 3.793% | $253.5248 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #4 | $23.96 | 12.466% | $26.9469 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
Purchase #5 | $129.94 | 11.750% | $145.208 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
Purchase #6 | $48.30 | 8.296% | $52.307 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #7 | $176.50 | 13.468% | $200.271 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.09 | $865.9337 | $865.93 | $865.85 | $865.90 |