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 | $14.58 | 6.673% | $15.5529 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
Purchase #2 | $209.87 | 6.833% | $224.2104 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
Purchase #3 | $97.72 | 8.181% | $105.7145 | $105.71 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
Purchase #4 | $153.73 | 13.186% | $174.0008 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Purchase #5 | $33.87 | 10.677% | $37.4863 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #6 | $228.80 | 9.380% | $250.2614 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #7 | $179.50 | 12.465% | $201.8747 | $201.87 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.07 | $1,009.1010 | $1,009.09 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.20 |