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 | $15.69 | 5.472% | $16.5486 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.54 | 13.245% | $79.883 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
Purchase #3 | $40.30 | 8.520% | $43.7336 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
Purchase #4 | $217.96 | 3.640% | $225.8937 | $225.89 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
Purchase #5 | $167.25 | 4.510% | $174.793 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
Purchase #6 | $124.96 | 11.610% | $139.4679 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
Purchase #7 | $240.44 | 9.160% | $262.4643 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $877.14 | $942.7841 | $942.77 | $942.80 | $942.80 |