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 | $14.88 | 13.343% | $16.8654 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $71.48 | 8.168% | $77.3185 | $77.32 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
Purchase #3 | $184.60 | 5.411% | $194.5887 | $194.59 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
Purchase #4 | $119.99 | 10.334% | $132.3898 | $132.39 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
Purchase #5 | $218.74 | 10.207% | $241.0668 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
Purchase #6 | $39.46 | 13.556% | $44.8092 | $44.81 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
Purchase #7 | $166.86 | 10.626% | $184.5905 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.01 | $891.6289 | $891.64 | $891.60 | $891.70 |