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 | $14.90 | 7.424% | $16.0062 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $48.86 | 12.202% | $54.8219 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #3 | $168.33 | 9.708% | $184.6715 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
Purchase #4 | $68.34 | 6.839% | $73.0138 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #5 | $74.33 | 6.544% | $79.1942 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
Purchase #6 | $138.33 | 4.477% | $144.523 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #7 | $206.44 | 12.246% | $231.7206 | $231.72 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.53 | $783.9512 | $783.94 | $783.85 | $783.90 |