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 | $14.80 | 9.272% | $16.1723 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $230.36 | 5.393% | $242.7833 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
Purchase #3 | $167.87 | 8.668% | $182.421 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
Purchase #4 | $175.27 | 10.189% | $193.1283 | $193.13 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
Purchase #5 | $203.72 | 9.384% | $222.8371 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
Purchase #6 | $140.47 | 9.270% | $153.4916 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
Purchase #7 | $206.56 | 12.783% | $232.9646 | $232.96 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.05 | $1,243.7982 | $1,243.79 | $1,243.80 | $1,243.80 |