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 | $13.55 | 6.830% | $14.4755 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
Purchase #2 | $196.38 | 9.461% | $214.9595 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
Purchase #3 | $169.54 | 6.590% | $180.7127 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #4 | $64.37 | 6.595% | $68.6152 | $68.62 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
Purchase #5 | $106.53 | 3.824% | $110.6037 | $110.60 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
Purchase #6 | $86.62 | 4.446% | $90.4711 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #7 | $39.47 | 3.827% | $40.9805 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $676.46 | $720.8182 | $720.82 | $720.80 | $720.90 |