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 | $14.35 | 4.721% | $15.0275 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
Purchase #2 | $189.70 | 6.345% | $201.7365 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
Purchase #3 | $132.72 | 6.438% | $141.2645 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
Purchase #4 | $170.25 | 5.122% | $178.9702 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
Purchase #5 | $127.75 | 7.672% | $137.551 | $137.55 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
Purchase #6 | $248.42 | 12.377% | $279.1669 | $279.17 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
Purchase #7 | $166.93 | 7.186% | $178.9256 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.12 | $1,132.6422 | $1,132.65 | $1,132.65 | $1,132.70 |