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 | $14.90 | 4.340% | $15.5467 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $213.68 | 3.775% | $221.7464 | $221.75 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
Purchase #3 | $212.90 | 10.365% | $234.9671 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
Purchase #4 | $146.64 | 10.457% | $161.9741 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
Purchase #5 | $72.77 | 3.437% | $75.2711 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
Purchase #6 | $18.27 | 4.236% | $19.0439 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
Purchase #7 | $191.93 | 9.375% | $209.9234 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $871.09 | $938.4727 | $938.47 | $938.40 | $938.40 |