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 | $13.95 | 3.792% | $14.479 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
Purchase #2 | $46.26 | 13.323% | $52.4232 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #3 | $160.44 | 5.133% | $168.6754 | $168.68 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
Purchase #4 | $175.45 | 13.615% | $199.3375 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
Purchase #5 | $12.71 | 6.872% | $13.5834 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
Purchase #6 | $234.28 | 7.839% | $252.6452 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
Purchase #7 | $52.76 | 4.254% | $55.0044 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $695.85 | $756.1481 | $756.15 | $756.20 | $756.10 |