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 | $14.55 | 9.248% | $15.8956 | $15.90 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
Purchase #2 | $182.25 | 9.449% | $199.4708 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
Purchase #3 | $26.69 | 8.560% | $28.9747 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
Purchase #4 | $122.33 | 8.465% | $132.6852 | $132.69 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #5 | $75.41 | 5.596% | $79.6299 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
Purchase #6 | $122.90 | 12.445% | $138.1949 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
Purchase #7 | $44.89 | 12.366% | $50.4411 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.02 | $645.2922 | $645.29 | $645.30 | $645.30 |