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 | $14.80 | 4.575% | $15.4771 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $213.33 | 5.590% | $225.2551 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
Purchase #3 | $121.32 | 7.231% | $130.0926 | $130.09 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
Purchase #4 | $112.55 | 6.142% | $119.4628 | $119.46 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
Purchase #5 | $81.81 | 10.104% | $90.0761 | $90.08 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #6 | $224.25 | 10.799% | $248.4668 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
Purchase #7 | $37.64 | 10.537% | $41.6061 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.70 | $870.4366 | $870.45 | $870.45 | $870.60 |