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 | $14.78 | 7.225% | $15.8479 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $85.77 | 5.204% | $90.2335 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
Purchase #3 | $242.45 | 5.289% | $255.2732 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #4 | $240.74 | 4.792% | $252.2763 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
Purchase #5 | $222.85 | 3.277% | $230.1528 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
Purchase #6 | $72.76 | 12.858% | $82.1155 | $82.12 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #7 | $173.59 | 7.718% | $186.9877 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,052.94 | $1,112.8869 | $1,112.89 | $1,112.90 | $1,112.90 |