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 | $14.88 | 6.325% | $15.8212 | $15.82 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $196.92 | 11.171% | $218.9179 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
Purchase #3 | $136.63 | 3.216% | $141.024 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
Purchase #4 | $225.68 | 10.271% | $248.8596 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
Purchase #5 | $111.94 | 8.773% | $121.7605 | $121.76 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
Purchase #6 | $223.83 | 6.309% | $237.9514 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
Purchase #7 | $50.57 | 5.189% | $53.1941 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.45 | $1,037.5287 | $1,037.52 | $1,037.45 | $1,037.60 |