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 | $14.89 | 3.171% | $15.3622 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
Purchase #2 | $37.47 | 10.750% | $41.498 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #3 | $40.64 | 4.842% | $42.6078 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $240.73 | 6.630% | $256.6904 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #5 | $36.28 | 13.123% | $41.041 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
Purchase #6 | $230.81 | 9.347% | $252.3838 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
Purchase #7 | $45.59 | 7.717% | $49.1082 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $646.41 | $698.6914 | $698.69 | $698.70 | $698.70 |