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 | $14.59 | 9.386% | $15.9594 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $125.50 | 13.355% | $142.2605 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $248.83 | 9.834% | $273.2999 | $273.30 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
Purchase #4 | $18.46 | 11.597% | $20.6008 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #5 | $215.61 | 9.738% | $236.6061 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
Purchase #6 | $175.60 | 12.104% | $196.8546 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
Purchase #7 | $136.46 | 11.684% | $152.404 | $152.40 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.05 | $1,037.9853 | $1,037.98 | $1,037.95 | $1,038.10 |