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 | $13.49 | 9.620% | $14.7877 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
Purchase #2 | $104.47 | 12.548% | $117.5789 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
Purchase #3 | $232.84 | 12.551% | $262.0637 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
Purchase #4 | $91.74 | 5.150% | $96.4646 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
Purchase #5 | $185.47 | 7.228% | $198.8758 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
Purchase #6 | $168.52 | 5.318% | $177.4819 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #7 | $239.41 | 9.396% | $261.905 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.94 | $1,129.1576 | $1,129.16 | $1,129.20 | $1,129.30 |