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 | $14.57 | 8.454% | $15.8017 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $163.58 | 9.775% | $179.5699 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #3 | $80.43 | 5.357% | $84.7386 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
Purchase #4 | $150.42 | 10.423% | $166.0983 | $166.10 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
Purchase #5 | $49.93 | 4.381% | $52.1174 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
Purchase #6 | $112.41 | 7.325% | $120.644 | $120.64 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
Purchase #7 | $221.32 | 13.530% | $251.2646 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.66 | $870.2345 | $870.23 | $870.20 | $870.20 |