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 | $14.57 | 5.700% | $15.4005 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
Purchase #2 | $246.77 | 7.851% | $266.1439 | $266.14 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
Purchase #3 | $91.60 | 12.821% | $103.344 | $103.34 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
Purchase #4 | $172.34 | 5.583% | $181.9617 | $181.96 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
Purchase #5 | $52.63 | 12.140% | $59.0193 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
Purchase #6 | $162.81 | 9.504% | $178.2835 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #7 | $191.77 | 3.414% | $198.317 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.49 | $1,002.4699 | $1,002.46 | $1,002.45 | $1,002.40 |