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 | $14.74 | 9.474% | $16.1365 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
Purchase #2 | $43.99 | 3.507% | $45.5327 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #3 | $244.61 | 4.534% | $255.7006 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #4 | $179.67 | 8.750% | $195.3911 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
Purchase #5 | $83.42 | 7.593% | $89.7541 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
Purchase #6 | $210.54 | 13.385% | $238.7208 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #7 | $110.98 | 3.840% | $115.2416 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.95 | $956.4774 | $956.47 | $956.50 | $956.40 |