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 | $13.40 | 8.635% | $14.5571 | $14.56 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
Purchase #2 | $149.86 | 3.408% | $154.9672 | $154.97 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
Purchase #3 | $191.96 | 13.123% | $217.1509 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
Purchase #4 | $157.25 | 3.217% | $162.3087 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #5 | $35.80 | 5.753% | $37.8596 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
Purchase #6 | $216.37 | 3.853% | $224.7067 | $224.71 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
Purchase #7 | $239.28 | 4.610% | $250.3108 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.92 | $1,061.8610 | $1,061.87 | $1,061.80 | $1,062.00 |