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 | $13.73 | 11.719% | $15.339 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
Purchase #2 | $84.38 | 6.581% | $89.933 | $89.93 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
Purchase #3 | $26.79 | 3.873% | $27.8276 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #4 | $41.33 | 5.749% | $43.7061 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
Purchase #5 | $204.81 | 3.524% | $212.0275 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
Purchase #6 | $127.38 | 9.303% | $139.2302 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #7 | $160.36 | 12.632% | $180.6167 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $658.78 | $708.6801 | $708.69 | $708.75 | $708.50 |