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 | $14.47 | 5.414% | $15.2534 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
Purchase #2 | $38.67 | 8.856% | $42.0946 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #3 | $38.71 | 4.835% | $40.5816 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #4 | $76.59 | 7.375% | $82.2385 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
Purchase #5 | $47.88 | 5.308% | $50.4215 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #6 | $168.65 | 12.685% | $190.0433 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
Purchase #7 | $12.38 | 4.166% | $12.8958 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $397.35 | $433.5287 | $433.52 | $433.55 | $433.50 |