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 | $15.30 | 3.220% | $15.7927 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $11.71 | 4.570% | $12.2451 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
Purchase #3 | $156.64 | 10.271% | $172.7285 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #4 | $38.59 | 13.218% | $43.6908 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
Purchase #5 | $132.66 | 12.224% | $148.8764 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
Purchase #6 | $54.67 | 5.426% | $57.6364 | $57.64 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
Purchase #7 | $84.47 | 7.508% | $90.812 | $90.81 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $494.04 | $541.7819 | $541.79 | $541.85 | $541.70 |