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 | $13.80 | 10.178% | $15.2046 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
Purchase #2 | $142.25 | 11.843% | $159.0967 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
Purchase #3 | $194.68 | 5.671% | $205.7203 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #4 | $29.75 | 9.601% | $32.6063 | $32.61 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
Purchase #5 | $233.98 | 8.797% | $254.5632 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
Purchase #6 | $168.89 | 7.868% | $182.1783 | $182.18 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
Purchase #7 | $5.67 | 3.399% | $5.8627 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.02 | $855.2321 | $855.23 | $855.20 | $855.30 |