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 | $12.95 | 12.350% | $14.5493 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.28 | 6.300% | $26.8726 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
Purchase #3 | $53.74 | 9.515% | $58.8534 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
Purchase #4 | $28.85 | 6.771% | $30.8034 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #5 | $25.93 | 9.855% | $28.4854 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #6 | $163.34 | 13.517% | $185.4187 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #7 | $24.34 | 12.346% | $27.345 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $334.43 | $372.3278 | $372.33 | $372.30 | $372.30 |