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 | $14.40 | 4.417% | $15.036 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
Purchase #2 | $90.45 | 5.385% | $95.3207 | $95.32 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #3 | $249.83 | 3.164% | $257.7346 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
Purchase #4 | $149.66 | 12.373% | $168.1774 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #5 | $115.92 | 8.333% | $125.5796 | $125.58 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
Purchase #6 | $198.75 | 9.507% | $217.6452 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
Purchase #7 | $79.53 | 12.409% | $89.3989 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.54 | $968.8924 | $968.90 | $968.95 | $968.80 |