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 | $13.95 | 10.841% | $15.4623 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.79 | 10.271% | $179.5102 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #3 | $85.67 | 5.771% | $90.614 | $90.61 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #4 | $104.44 | 12.428% | $117.4198 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
Purchase #5 | $200.80 | 7.334% | $215.5267 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
Purchase #6 | $173.60 | 4.116% | $180.7454 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
Purchase #7 | $246.70 | 12.764% | $278.1888 | $278.19 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.95 | $1,077.4672 | $1,077.47 | $1,077.45 | $1,077.40 |