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 | $14.61 | 8.111% | $15.795 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $15.50 | 10.506% | $17.1284 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
Purchase #3 | $116.46 | 9.197% | $127.1708 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
Purchase #4 | $175.57 | 6.610% | $187.1752 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
Purchase #5 | $201.82 | 6.286% | $214.5064 | $214.51 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #6 | $229.74 | 12.727% | $258.979 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
Purchase #7 | $210.82 | 8.257% | $228.2274 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.52 | $1,048.9822 | $1,049.00 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.00 |