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 | $14.47 | 7.645% | $15.5762 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
Purchase #2 | $139.78 | 11.187% | $155.4172 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
Purchase #3 | $230.94 | 8.552% | $250.69 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #4 | $232.30 | 12.523% | $261.3909 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
Purchase #5 | $239.62 | 6.370% | $254.8838 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
Purchase #6 | $134.80 | 10.331% | $148.7262 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
Purchase #7 | $245.46 | 4.479% | $256.4542 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,237.37 | $1,343.1385 | $1,343.14 | $1,343.20 | $1,343.20 |