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 | $14.33 | 6.709% | $15.2914 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
Purchase #2 | $149.56 | 6.472% | $159.2395 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $179.58 | 5.706% | $189.8268 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
Purchase #4 | $175.98 | 9.152% | $192.0857 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
Purchase #5 | $148.61 | 6.654% | $158.4985 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #6 | $209.39 | 12.771% | $236.1312 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
Purchase #7 | $180.44 | 8.866% | $196.4378 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.89 | $1,147.5109 | $1,147.52 | $1,147.60 | $1,147.40 |