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 | $13.86 | 5.356% | $14.6023 | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
Purchase #2 | $145.65 | 8.102% | $157.4506 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
Purchase #3 | $204.86 | 13.348% | $232.2047 | $232.20 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
Purchase #4 | $122.26 | 12.480% | $137.518 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #5 | $69.94 | 5.461% | $73.7594 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
Purchase #6 | $183.59 | 7.310% | $197.0104 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
Purchase #7 | $218.33 | 4.271% | $227.6549 | $227.65 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.49 | $1,040.2003 | $1,040.19 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.30 |