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 | $14.60 | 8.416% | $15.8287 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $129.76 | 9.451% | $142.0236 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
Purchase #3 | $151.40 | 10.485% | $167.2743 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
Purchase #4 | $59.61 | 13.308% | $67.5429 | $67.54 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.55 | 11.625% | $103.3089 | $103.31 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
Purchase #6 | $151.40 | 12.133% | $169.7694 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
Purchase #7 | $103.55 | 12.762% | $116.7651 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $702.87 | $782.5129 | $782.51 | $782.45 | $782.50 |