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 | $14.98 | 3.443% | $15.4958 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.77 | 13.466% | $158.5914 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #3 | $78.98 | 12.291% | $88.6874 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
Purchase #4 | $131.59 | 12.447% | $147.969 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
Purchase #5 | $206.47 | 10.239% | $227.6105 | $227.61 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
Purchase #6 | $59.52 | 9.758% | $65.328 | $65.33 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.41 | 12.131% | $267.3315 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.72 | $971.0136 | $971.02 | $971.05 | $971.00 |