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 | $13.99 | 10.654% | $15.4805 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.90 | 3.297% | $101.1278 | $101.13 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
Purchase #3 | $157.33 | 7.737% | $169.5026 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
Purchase #4 | $189.93 | 6.588% | $202.4426 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
Purchase #5 | $144.51 | 4.455% | $150.9479 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
Purchase #6 | $63.32 | 3.263% | $65.3861 | $65.39 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #7 | $229.59 | 3.811% | $238.3397 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $896.57 | $943.2272 | $943.23 | $943.30 | $943.10 |