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 | $15.57 | 5.679% | $16.4542 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.48 | 9.185% | $98.7906 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
Purchase #3 | $162.33 | 3.737% | $168.3963 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #4 | $89.48 | 6.225% | $95.0501 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
Purchase #5 | $62.89 | 3.187% | $64.8943 | $64.89 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
Purchase #6 | $141.87 | 7.564% | $152.601 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
Purchase #7 | $99.38 | 12.589% | $111.8909 | $111.89 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $662.00 | $708.0774 | $708.07 | $708.10 | $708.20 |