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 | $14.29 | 10.112% | $15.735 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
Purchase #2 | $244.25 | 6.680% | $260.5659 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
Purchase #3 | $141.37 | 13.554% | $160.5313 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
Purchase #4 | $42.55 | 6.644% | $45.377 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #5 | $75.43 | 7.858% | $81.3573 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
Purchase #6 | $243.57 | 10.784% | $269.8366 | $269.84 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
Purchase #7 | $175.28 | 10.711% | $194.0542 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.74 | $1,027.4573 | $1,027.47 | $1,027.50 | $1,027.50 |