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 | $14.40 | 6.235% | $15.2978 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
Purchase #2 | $54.63 | 8.493% | $59.2697 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 11.142% | $265.1959 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #4 | $53.93 | 8.126% | $58.3124 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
Purchase #5 | $67.78 | 7.345% | $72.7584 | $72.76 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
Purchase #6 | $222.56 | 3.653% | $230.6901 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
Purchase #7 | $80.53 | 6.362% | $85.6533 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $732.44 | $787.1776 | $787.18 | $787.15 | $787.30 |