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 | $14.64 | 7.826% | $15.7857 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $29.93 | 3.256% | $30.9045 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #3 | $30.68 | 10.323% | $33.8471 | $33.85 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
Purchase #4 | $114.47 | 3.431% | $118.3975 | $118.40 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Purchase #5 | $74.25 | 6.759% | $79.2686 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
Purchase #6 | $108.71 | 9.174% | $118.6831 | $118.68 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
Purchase #7 | $214.40 | 12.531% | $241.2665 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $587.08 | $638.1530 | $638.16 | $638.15 | $638.20 |