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 | $15.37 | 7.364% | $16.5018 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $183.58 | 4.542% | $191.9182 | $191.92 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
Purchase #3 | $38.76 | 7.546% | $41.6848 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
Purchase #4 | $100.33 | 9.312% | $109.6727 | $109.67 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
Purchase #5 | $82.73 | 11.505% | $92.2481 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
Purchase #6 | $56.73 | 7.379% | $60.9161 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
Purchase #7 | $15.29 | 9.353% | $16.7201 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $492.79 | $529.6618 | $529.66 | $529.60 | $529.60 |