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 | $13.38 | 5.852% | $14.163 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
Purchase #2 | $55.85 | 4.530% | $58.38 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.92 | 8.838% | $241.5333 | $241.53 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
Purchase #4 | $35.62 | 3.759% | $36.959 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
Purchase #5 | $239.61 | 7.503% | $257.5879 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
Purchase #6 | $28.60 | 5.703% | $30.2311 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
Purchase #7 | $235.72 | 9.619% | $258.3939 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.70 | $897.2482 | $897.24 | $897.30 | $897.30 |