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 | $15.45 | 5.383% | $16.2817 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $248.95 | 12.690% | $280.5418 | $280.54 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
Purchase #3 | $247.66 | 10.874% | $274.5905 | $274.59 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
Purchase #4 | $135.37 | 9.859% | $148.7161 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #5 | $141.34 | 12.463% | $158.9552 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #6 | $89.81 | 11.860% | $100.4615 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
Purchase #7 | $226.34 | 7.204% | $242.6455 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.92 | $1,222.1923 | $1,222.20 | $1,222.20 | $1,222.20 |