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 | $14.35 | 8.213% | $15.5286 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.95 | 11.610% | $111.5542 | $111.55 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
Purchase #3 | $222.38 | 12.301% | $249.735 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
Purchase #4 | $48.69 | 9.159% | $53.1495 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
Purchase #5 | $226.95 | 8.568% | $246.3951 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
Purchase #6 | $144.69 | 3.385% | $149.5878 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
Purchase #7 | $158.31 | 4.537% | $165.4925 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.32 | $991.4427 | $991.45 | $991.50 | $991.40 |