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 | $14.32 | 10.675% | $15.8487 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $141.58 | 3.848% | $147.028 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
Purchase #3 | $46.40 | 7.135% | $49.7106 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
Purchase #4 | $199.82 | 3.123% | $206.0604 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
Purchase #5 | $157.97 | 5.393% | $166.4893 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #6 | $35.57 | 11.831% | $39.7783 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #7 | $222.30 | 6.218% | $236.1226 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.96 | $861.0379 | $861.04 | $861.05 | $861.00 |