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 | $13.50 | 3.765% | $14.0083 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
Purchase #2 | $115.73 | 9.543% | $126.7741 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
Purchase #3 | $83.70 | 7.115% | $89.6553 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
Purchase #4 | $48.80 | 4.405% | $50.9496 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
Purchase #5 | $104.63 | 7.385% | $112.3569 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
Purchase #6 | $42.47 | 6.592% | $45.2696 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
Purchase #7 | $57.70 | 6.122% | $61.2324 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $466.53 | $500.2462 | $500.25 | $500.20 | $500.30 |