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 | $13.98 | 13.382% | $15.8508 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
Purchase #2 | $95.33 | 6.111% | $101.1556 | $101.16 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $236.88 | 11.695% | $264.5831 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
Purchase #4 | $208.70 | 12.779% | $235.3698 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
Purchase #5 | $211.86 | 11.726% | $236.7027 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
Purchase #6 | $171.31 | 4.399% | $178.8459 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
Purchase #7 | $125.52 | 13.321% | $142.2405 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,063.58 | $1,174.7484 | $1,174.75 | $1,174.75 | $1,174.80 |