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 | $14.55 | 13.219% | $16.4734 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $158.75 | 3.513% | $164.3269 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
Purchase #3 | $166.35 | 5.178% | $174.9636 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
Purchase #4 | $12.67 | 4.659% | $13.2603 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
Purchase #5 | $95.49 | 13.557% | $108.4356 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
Purchase #6 | $250.68 | 7.227% | $268.7966 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
Purchase #7 | $226.26 | 8.845% | $246.2727 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.75 | $992.5291 | $992.53 | $992.50 | $992.60 |