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 | $14.89 | 13.580% | $16.9121 | $16.91 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $145.32 | 9.660% | $159.3579 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
Purchase #3 | $209.90 | 3.371% | $216.9757 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
Purchase #4 | $213.98 | 6.675% | $228.2632 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
Purchase #5 | $130.29 | 3.683% | $135.0886 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
Purchase #6 | $77.46 | 8.445% | $84.0015 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
Purchase #7 | $27.64 | 7.150% | $29.6163 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.48 | $870.2153 | $870.22 | $870.20 | $870.30 |