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 | $13.70 | 10.773% | $15.1759 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
Purchase #2 | $244.75 | 12.608% | $275.6081 | $275.61 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
Purchase #3 | $110.36 | 9.109% | $120.4127 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
Purchase #4 | $130.43 | 9.260% | $142.5078 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #5 | $241.73 | 4.711% | $253.1179 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #6 | $70.56 | 9.464% | $77.2378 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
Purchase #7 | $174.68 | 7.308% | $187.4456 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.21 | $1,071.5058 | $1,071.52 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.40 |