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 | $14.99 | 5.354% | $15.7926 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $98.79 | 3.755% | $102.4996 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
Purchase #3 | $157.63 | 4.749% | $165.1158 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
Purchase #4 | $44.27 | 13.564% | $50.2748 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #5 | $76.91 | 3.834% | $79.8587 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
Purchase #6 | $201.49 | 7.433% | $216.4668 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #7 | $136.64 | 9.208% | $149.2218 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $730.72 | $779.2301 | $779.23 | $779.15 | $779.30 |