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 | $14.83 | 4.340% | $15.4736 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.82 | 11.541% | $200.573 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #3 | $200.58 | 9.464% | $219.5629 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
Purchase #4 | $90.81 | 9.736% | $99.6513 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
Purchase #5 | $175.85 | 3.332% | $181.7093 | $181.71 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
Purchase #6 | $236.52 | 11.280% | $263.1995 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
Purchase #7 | $205.83 | 7.427% | $221.117 | $221.12 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.24 | $1,201.2866 | $1,201.28 | $1,201.20 | $1,201.40 |