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 | $14.99 | 8.309% | $16.2355 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $232.34 | 8.490% | $252.0657 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
Purchase #3 | $157.84 | 12.627% | $177.7705 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
Purchase #4 | $183.61 | 10.450% | $202.7972 | $202.80 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
Purchase #5 | $208.80 | 6.868% | $223.1404 | $223.14 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
Purchase #6 | $136.76 | 3.631% | $141.7258 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
Purchase #7 | $188.32 | 9.776% | $206.7302 | $206.73 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,122.66 | $1,220.4653 | $1,220.48 | $1,220.50 | $1,220.40 |