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 | $14.75 | 11.771% | $16.4862 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $111.76 | 11.796% | $124.9432 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
Purchase #3 | $163.67 | 9.230% | $178.7767 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
Purchase #4 | $70.52 | 8.735% | $76.6799 | $76.68 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
Purchase #5 | $12.85 | 3.698% | $13.3252 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
Purchase #6 | $156.28 | 5.401% | $164.7207 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
Purchase #7 | $182.90 | 13.689% | $207.9372 | $207.94 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $712.73 | $782.8691 | $782.88 | $782.95 | $782.80 |