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 | $15.64 | 5.686% | $16.5293 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $237.49 | 11.453% | $264.6897 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Purchase #3 | $58.48 | 10.380% | $64.5502 | $64.55 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
Purchase #4 | $9.59 | 13.383% | $10.8734 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
Purchase #5 | $53.52 | 10.319% | $59.0427 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
Purchase #6 | $225.50 | 13.559% | $256.0755 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #7 | $51.28 | 8.600% | $55.6901 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $651.50 | $727.4509 | $727.45 | $727.50 | $727.50 |