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 | $12.43 | 10.653% | $13.7542 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
Purchase #2 | $72.85 | 3.159% | $75.1513 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
Purchase #3 | $139.32 | 8.812% | $151.5969 | $151.60 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
Purchase #4 | $231.90 | 9.204% | $253.2441 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
Purchase #5 | $250.84 | 7.256% | $269.041 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
Purchase #6 | $123.87 | 5.147% | $130.2456 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
Purchase #7 | $148.25 | 8.196% | $160.4006 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.46 | $1,053.4337 | $1,053.43 | $1,053.45 | $1,053.40 |