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 | $14.55 | 6.411% | $15.4828 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.33 | 11.632% | $89.674 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
Purchase #3 | $139.31 | 4.269% | $145.2571 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
Purchase #4 | $186.91 | 7.505% | $200.9376 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
Purchase #5 | $205.92 | 4.340% | $214.8569 | $214.86 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
Purchase #6 | $153.97 | 10.138% | $169.5795 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
Purchase #7 | $165.60 | 12.346% | $186.045 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.59 | $1,021.8329 | $1,021.84 | $1,021.85 | $1,021.90 |