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 | $15.35 | 3.390% | $15.8704 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
Purchase #2 | $221.38 | 7.718% | $238.4661 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #3 | $146.84 | 12.548% | $165.2655 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
Purchase #4 | $66.89 | 3.192% | $69.0251 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
Purchase #5 | $230.27 | 12.205% | $258.3745 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
Purchase #6 | $74.37 | 12.493% | $83.661 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
Purchase #7 | $200.50 | 12.575% | $225.7129 | $225.71 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.60 | $1,056.3755 | $1,056.38 | $1,056.30 | $1,056.50 |