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 | $14.56 | 8.600% | $15.8122 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $112.53 | 10.396% | $124.2286 | $124.23 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
Purchase #3 | $243.87 | 9.658% | $267.423 | $267.42 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
Purchase #4 | $36.45 | 4.672% | $38.1529 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
Purchase #5 | $162.99 | 7.363% | $174.991 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #6 | $46.87 | 9.714% | $51.423 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
Purchase #7 | $150.92 | 12.449% | $169.708 | $169.71 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.19 | $841.7387 | $841.73 | $841.70 | $841.70 |