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 | $14.91 | 4.301% | $15.5513 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
Purchase #2 | $239.93 | 5.449% | $253.0038 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.56 | 7.375% | $266.8913 | $266.89 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
Purchase #4 | $229.76 | 8.614% | $249.5515 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
Purchase #5 | $250.86 | 12.666% | $282.6339 | $282.63 | $282.65 | $282.60 |
Purchase #6 | $62.85 | 4.849% | $65.8976 | $65.90 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
Purchase #7 | $16.94 | 3.188% | $17.48 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,063.81 | $1,151.0094 | $1,151.00 | $1,151.05 | $1,151.10 |