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 | $13.27 | 13.816% | $15.1034 | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
Purchase #2 | $35.97 | 9.233% | $39.2911 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #3 | $46.92 | 9.658% | $51.4515 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #4 | $194.90 | 8.423% | $211.3164 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
Purchase #5 | $188.57 | 4.215% | $196.5182 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #6 | $44.93 | 7.665% | $48.3739 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
Purchase #7 | $23.34 | 3.600% | $24.1802 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $547.90 | $586.2347 | $586.23 | $586.20 | $586.30 |