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 | $15.89 | 6.602% | $16.9391 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $40.39 | 4.569% | $42.2354 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $37.54 | 12.596% | $42.2685 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #4 | $39.96 | 3.156% | $41.2211 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
Purchase #5 | $194.42 | 12.427% | $218.5806 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #6 | $138.86 | 12.655% | $156.4327 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
Purchase #7 | $130.32 | 7.360% | $139.9116 | $139.91 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $597.38 | $657.5890 | $657.59 | $657.60 | $657.50 |