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 | $13.98 | 12.724% | $15.7588 | $15.76 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $235.47 | 12.617% | $265.1792 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #3 | $71.40 | 3.453% | $73.8654 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
Purchase #4 | $23.33 | 4.537% | $24.3885 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #5 | $36.35 | 7.434% | $39.0523 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
Purchase #6 | $167.65 | 3.380% | $173.3166 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
Purchase #7 | $230.62 | 7.145% | $247.0978 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.80 | $838.6586 | $838.67 | $838.65 | $838.80 |