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 | 6.518% | $15.4984 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $171.57 | 12.639% | $193.2547 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
Purchase #3 | $207.71 | 13.808% | $236.3906 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #4 | $227.61 | 10.874% | $252.3603 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
Purchase #5 | $201.68 | 12.132% | $226.1478 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
Purchase #6 | $206.64 | 6.117% | $219.2802 | $219.28 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
Purchase #7 | $19.79 | 11.110% | $21.9887 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.55 | $1,164.9207 | $1,164.92 | $1,164.95 | $1,165.00 |