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 | $15.35 | 7.425% | $16.4897 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.87 | 10.340% | $207.2958 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
Purchase #3 | $73.96 | 4.808% | $77.516 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #4 | $128.62 | 5.326% | $135.4703 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
Purchase #5 | $151.26 | 9.165% | $165.123 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
Purchase #6 | $214.72 | 9.113% | $234.2874 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
Purchase #7 | $195.57 | 9.371% | $213.8969 | $213.90 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.35 | $1,050.0791 | $1,050.09 | $1,050.05 | $1,050.10 |