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 | $14.75 | 8.600% | $16.0185 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $139.99 | 4.829% | $146.7501 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
Purchase #3 | $96.36 | 3.667% | $99.8935 | $99.89 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #4 | $235.84 | 5.456% | $248.7074 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #5 | $57.54 | 7.295% | $61.7375 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
Purchase #6 | $132.92 | 11.470% | $148.1659 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
Purchase #7 | $198.55 | 7.636% | $213.7113 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.95 | $934.9842 | $934.99 | $934.95 | $935.00 |