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 | $13.46 | 11.668% | $15.0305 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
Purchase #2 | $130.50 | 9.188% | $142.4903 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $155.89 | 12.176% | $174.8712 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
Purchase #4 | $149.49 | 13.697% | $169.9656 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #5 | $173.89 | 6.316% | $184.8729 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
Purchase #6 | $164.27 | 4.565% | $171.7689 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
Purchase #7 | $164.37 | 13.724% | $186.9281 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.87 | $1,045.9275 | $1,045.93 | $1,045.90 | $1,046.00 |