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 | $14.72 | 8.376% | $15.9529 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $174.79 | 13.483% | $198.3569 | $198.36 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
Purchase #3 | $207.33 | 8.690% | $225.347 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
Purchase #4 | $76.68 | 7.630% | $82.5307 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $169.70 | 9.373% | $185.606 | $185.61 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #6 | $218.58 | 6.818% | $233.4828 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
Purchase #7 | $191.85 | 3.874% | $199.2823 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.65 | $1,140.5586 | $1,140.56 | $1,140.60 | $1,140.60 |