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 | $14.26 | 8.476% | $15.4687 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $193.74 | 7.760% | $208.7742 | $208.77 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
Purchase #3 | $84.89 | 4.462% | $88.6778 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
Purchase #4 | $238.96 | 12.224% | $268.1705 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
Purchase #5 | $113.29 | 9.841% | $124.4389 | $124.44 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
Purchase #6 | $232.31 | 4.347% | $242.4085 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #7 | $174.43 | 8.650% | $189.5182 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.88 | $1,137.4568 | $1,137.46 | $1,137.40 | $1,137.50 |