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 | $14.80 | 4.469% | $15.4614 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $93.66 | 10.186% | $103.2002 | $103.20 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 6.199% | $210.2528 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
Purchase #4 | $241.50 | 13.725% | $274.6459 | $274.65 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
Purchase #5 | $59.27 | 7.838% | $63.9156 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
Purchase #6 | $156.38 | 3.815% | $162.3459 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #7 | $189.91 | 11.326% | $211.4192 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.50 | $1,041.2410 | $1,041.25 | $1,041.20 | $1,041.20 |