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 | $15.41 | 7.314% | $16.5371 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.70 | 11.261% | $153.2064 | $153.21 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
Purchase #3 | $103.99 | 4.631% | $108.8058 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
Purchase #4 | $25.37 | 11.335% | $28.2457 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
Purchase #5 | $198.50 | 11.595% | $221.5161 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
Purchase #6 | $94.64 | 6.207% | $100.5143 | $100.51 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #7 | $215.79 | 3.196% | $222.6866 | $222.69 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.40 | $851.5120 | $851.53 | $851.50 | $851.40 |