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 | $13.69 | 6.497% | $14.5794 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
Purchase #2 | $165.28 | 6.646% | $176.2645 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.31 | 5.640% | $234.8483 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
Purchase #4 | $84.72 | 11.864% | $94.7712 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
Purchase #5 | $234.32 | 7.649% | $252.2431 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
Purchase #6 | $53.41 | 9.656% | $58.5673 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
Purchase #7 | $201.94 | 13.728% | $229.6623 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.67 | $1,060.9361 | $1,060.93 | $1,060.90 | $1,061.00 |