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 | $14.96 | 10.566% | $16.5407 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.59 | 12.392% | $272.6518 | $272.65 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
Purchase #3 | $43.43 | 9.582% | $47.5915 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
Purchase #4 | $94.41 | 5.163% | $99.2844 | $99.28 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
Purchase #5 | $119.64 | 3.227% | $123.5008 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
Purchase #6 | $15.97 | 6.702% | $17.0403 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #7 | $214.94 | 8.811% | $233.8784 | $233.88 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $745.94 | $810.4879 | $810.48 | $810.55 | $810.50 |