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 | $14.60 | 5.397% | $15.388 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
Purchase #2 | $190.45 | 4.863% | $199.7116 | $199.71 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
Purchase #3 | $171.43 | 12.224% | $192.3856 | $192.39 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
Purchase #4 | $158.93 | 4.863% | $166.6588 | $166.66 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
Purchase #5 | $123.89 | 5.388% | $130.5652 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
Purchase #6 | $84.34 | 9.723% | $92.5404 | $92.54 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
Purchase #7 | $230.65 | 6.250% | $245.0656 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.29 | $1,042.3152 | $1,042.33 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.40 |