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 | $13.54 | 12.694% | $15.2588 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
Purchase #2 | $155.96 | 3.294% | $161.0973 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
Purchase #3 | $244.89 | 5.162% | $257.5312 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
Purchase #4 | $181.83 | 6.785% | $194.1672 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
Purchase #5 | $69.66 | 6.187% | $73.9699 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
Purchase #6 | $225.77 | 8.264% | $244.4276 | $244.43 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
Purchase #7 | $89.59 | 4.775% | $93.8679 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.24 | $1,040.3199 | $1,040.33 | $1,040.30 | $1,040.40 |