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 | $14.68 | 5.517% | $15.4899 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $235.49 | 8.250% | $254.9179 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
Purchase #3 | $16.80 | 8.766% | $18.2727 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
Purchase #4 | $180.86 | 3.129% | $186.5191 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #5 | $126.35 | 11.368% | $140.7135 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #6 | $127.94 | 7.325% | $137.3116 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
Purchase #7 | $5.86 | 9.849% | $6.4372 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $707.98 | $759.6619 | $759.66 | $759.60 | $759.60 |