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 | $14.78 | 11.105% | $16.4213 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
Purchase #2 | $125.31 | 8.300% | $135.7107 | $135.71 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
Purchase #3 | $129.46 | 13.592% | $147.0562 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
Purchase #4 | $18.58 | 6.361% | $19.7619 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
Purchase #5 | $233.25 | 3.525% | $241.4721 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
Purchase #6 | $203.61 | 5.691% | $215.1974 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
Purchase #7 | $173.47 | 8.702% | $188.5654 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.46 | $964.1850 | $964.19 | $964.10 | $964.30 |