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 | $14.75 | 5.387% | $15.5446 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.95 | 11.262% | $274.7615 | $274.76 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
Purchase #3 | $250.50 | 6.386% | $266.4969 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
Purchase #4 | $86.60 | 10.813% | $95.9641 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
Purchase #5 | $181.28 | 12.599% | $204.1195 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
Purchase #6 | $237.71 | 3.179% | $245.2668 | $245.27 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
Purchase #7 | $162.62 | 13.188% | $184.0663 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.41 | $1,286.2197 | $1,286.22 | $1,286.15 | $1,286.30 |