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 | $13.62 | 6.358% | $14.486 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.38 | 4.796% | $14.0217 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
Purchase #3 | $76.85 | 5.244% | $80.88 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #4 | $220.86 | 3.387% | $228.3405 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
Purchase #5 | $203.30 | 7.288% | $218.1165 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
Purchase #6 | $6.27 | 9.647% | $6.8749 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
Purchase #7 | $45.45 | 7.668% | $48.9351 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $579.73 | $611.6547 | $611.66 | $611.65 | $611.60 |