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 | $14.63 | 5.824% | $15.4821 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.85 | 13.250% | $144.7901 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
Purchase #3 | $149.30 | 5.115% | $156.9367 | $156.94 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
Purchase #4 | $15.66 | 10.308% | $17.2742 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #5 | $221.93 | 7.519% | $238.6169 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $235.43 | 6.294% | $250.248 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
Purchase #7 | $158.96 | 5.225% | $167.2657 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.76 | $990.6137 | $990.62 | $990.60 | $990.60 |