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 | $15.25 | 6.465% | $16.2359 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $111.34 | 5.249% | $117.1842 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
Purchase #3 | $31.94 | 10.536% | $35.3052 | $35.31 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
Purchase #4 | $107.56 | 9.619% | $117.9062 | $117.91 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
Purchase #5 | $227.97 | 13.829% | $259.496 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #6 | $77.68 | 9.273% | $84.8833 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
Purchase #7 | $63.68 | 8.533% | $69.1138 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.42 | $700.1246 | $700.13 | $700.15 | $700.10 |