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 | $14.45 | 13.734% | $16.4346 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
Purchase #2 | $44.92 | 3.168% | $46.3431 | $46.34 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
Purchase #3 | $123.64 | 9.571% | $135.4736 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
Purchase #4 | $204.64 | 3.774% | $212.3631 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
Purchase #5 | $223.79 | 11.584% | $249.7138 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #6 | $243.67 | 12.228% | $273.466 | $273.47 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
Purchase #7 | $132.54 | 8.211% | $143.4229 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.65 | $1,077.2171 | $1,077.20 | $1,077.15 | $1,077.20 |