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 | $13.86 | 9.350% | $15.1559 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
Purchase #2 | $111.81 | 8.697% | $121.5341 | $121.53 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
Purchase #3 | $244.52 | 12.639% | $275.4249 | $275.42 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
Purchase #4 | $227.37 | 4.802% | $238.2883 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #5 | $47.28 | 3.306% | $48.8431 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
Purchase #6 | $18.27 | 3.666% | $18.9398 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
Purchase #7 | $106.89 | 3.263% | $110.3778 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $770.00 | $828.5639 | $828.56 | $828.60 | $828.50 |