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 | $14.91 | 6.272% | $15.8452 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $14.26 | 7.579% | $15.3408 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
Purchase #3 | $124.60 | 11.315% | $138.6985 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #4 | $108.28 | 7.837% | $116.7659 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
Purchase #5 | $47.58 | 4.642% | $49.7887 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #6 | $100.81 | 4.856% | $105.7053 | $105.71 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
Purchase #7 | $98.68 | 11.532% | $110.0598 | $110.06 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $509.12 | $552.2042 | $552.22 | $552.20 | $552.20 |