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 | $13.87 | 13.805% | $15.7848 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $24.38 | 9.841% | $26.7792 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #3 | $156.46 | 3.224% | $161.5043 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #4 | $229.80 | 7.424% | $246.8604 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
Purchase #5 | $117.67 | 13.444% | $133.4896 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.80 | 10.343% | $275.6368 | $275.64 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
Purchase #7 | $184.64 | 7.654% | $198.7723 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.62 | $1,058.8274 | $1,058.82 | $1,058.85 | $1,058.90 |