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 | $14.38 | 4.472% | $15.0231 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
Purchase #2 | $98.62 | 8.870% | $107.3676 | $107.37 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
Purchase #3 | $231.99 | 12.596% | $261.2115 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
Purchase #4 | $135.99 | 5.504% | $143.4749 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
Purchase #5 | $123.63 | 11.231% | $137.5149 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #6 | $93.98 | 8.850% | $102.2972 | $102.30 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
Purchase #7 | $24.81 | 12.411% | $27.8892 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.40 | $794.7784 | $794.77 | $794.70 | $794.80 |