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 | $13.66 | 13.186% | $15.4612 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $189.70 | 3.278% | $195.9184 | $195.92 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
Purchase #3 | $237.28 | 10.455% | $262.0876 | $262.09 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
Purchase #4 | $74.64 | 9.392% | $81.6502 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
Purchase #5 | $219.85 | 12.109% | $246.4716 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
Purchase #6 | $155.73 | 4.776% | $163.1677 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
Purchase #7 | $157.92 | 5.439% | $166.5093 | $166.51 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.78 | $1,131.2660 | $1,131.27 | $1,131.20 | $1,131.40 |