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 | $12.78 | 13.592% | $14.5171 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
Purchase #2 | $83.26 | 8.603% | $90.4229 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #3 | $246.80 | 6.812% | $263.612 | $263.61 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
Purchase #4 | $36.26 | 11.370% | $40.3828 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.44 | 13.372% | $246.5161 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #6 | $139.34 | 6.696% | $148.6702 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
Purchase #7 | $247.84 | 13.818% | $282.0865 | $282.09 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.72 | $1,086.2076 | $1,086.21 | $1,086.15 | $1,086.20 |