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 | $15.27 | 3.785% | $15.848 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $195.47 | 11.613% | $218.1699 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
Purchase #3 | $113.80 | 12.515% | $128.0421 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
Purchase #4 | $247.58 | 5.807% | $261.957 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
Purchase #5 | $189.98 | 12.166% | $213.093 | $213.09 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
Purchase #6 | $76.88 | 3.248% | $79.3771 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #7 | $113.52 | 7.106% | $121.5867 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.50 | $1,038.0738 | $1,038.08 | $1,038.10 | $1,038.10 |