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 | $14.86 | 3.410% | $15.3667 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
Purchase #2 | $94.53 | 4.694% | $98.9672 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
Purchase #3 | $241.70 | 6.278% | $256.8739 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
Purchase #4 | $29.93 | 13.306% | $33.9125 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #5 | $193.70 | 13.609% | $220.0606 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
Purchase #6 | $221.55 | 5.741% | $234.2692 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #7 | $181.98 | 9.678% | $199.592 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.25 | $1,059.0421 | $1,059.04 | $1,058.95 | $1,059.20 |