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 | $14.73 | 7.533% | $15.8396 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $177.85 | 12.324% | $199.7682 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
Purchase #3 | $66.52 | 5.461% | $70.1527 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
Purchase #4 | $60.61 | 9.563% | $66.4061 | $66.41 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
Purchase #5 | $52.28 | 12.594% | $58.8641 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
Purchase #6 | $47.75 | 7.825% | $51.4864 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #7 | $14.99 | 7.107% | $16.0553 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $434.73 | $478.5724 | $478.58 | $478.55 | $478.70 |