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 | $13.88 | 11.458% | $15.4704 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $110.40 | 11.622% | $123.2307 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
Purchase #3 | $129.43 | 10.188% | $142.6163 | $142.62 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #4 | $170.79 | 13.596% | $194.0106 | $194.01 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
Purchase #5 | $237.91 | 5.198% | $250.2766 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $56.65 | 8.305% | $61.3548 | $61.35 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
Purchase #7 | $53.63 | 13.308% | $60.7671 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.69 | $847.7265 | $847.73 | $847.70 | $847.80 |