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 | $13.89 | 11.145% | $15.438 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
Purchase #2 | $44.65 | 3.153% | $46.0578 | $46.06 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
Purchase #3 | $48.26 | 11.237% | $53.683 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
Purchase #4 | $176.35 | 9.207% | $192.5865 | $192.59 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
Purchase #5 | $146.45 | 12.796% | $165.1897 | $165.19 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #6 | $234.27 | 5.169% | $246.3794 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
Purchase #7 | $151.87 | 8.695% | $165.0751 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.74 | $884.4095 | $884.42 | $884.50 | $884.50 |