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 | $14.83 | 6.791% | $15.8371 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $153.46 | 3.659% | $159.0751 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
Purchase #3 | $52.63 | 13.647% | $59.8124 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #4 | $199.70 | 9.325% | $218.322 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #5 | $137.38 | 6.581% | $146.421 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
Purchase #6 | $249.32 | 13.385% | $282.6915 | $282.69 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
Purchase #7 | $153.73 | 3.104% | $158.5018 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.05 | $1,040.6609 | $1,040.66 | $1,040.65 | $1,040.60 |