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 | $13.95 | 13.847% | $15.8817 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
Purchase #2 | $85.74 | 12.532% | $96.4849 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #3 | $160.76 | 12.747% | $181.2521 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
Purchase #4 | $38.48 | 7.733% | $41.4557 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $131.55 | 5.315% | $138.5419 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
Purchase #6 | $132.74 | 6.353% | $141.173 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
Purchase #7 | $82.76 | 4.565% | $86.538 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $645.98 | $701.3273 | $701.32 | $701.35 | $701.40 |