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 | $14.34 | 6.346% | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
Purchase #2 | $33.64 | 9.333% | $36.7796 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #3 | $26.65 | 7.391% | $28.6197 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #4 | $246.88 | 8.758% | $268.5018 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #5 | $211.55 | 13.725% | $240.5852 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #6 | $92.88 | 8.605% | $100.8723 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
Purchase #7 | $229.99 | 12.306% | $258.2926 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $855.93 | $948.9012 | $948.90 | $948.90 | $949.00 |