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 | $12.87 | 13.353% | $14.5885 | $14.59 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
Purchase #2 | $192.45 | 4.224% | $200.5791 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #3 | $177.85 | 10.488% | $196.5029 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $224.43 | 6.252% | $238.4614 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #5 | $15.31 | 12.362% | $17.2026 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #6 | $194.82 | 9.266% | $212.872 | $212.87 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
Purchase #7 | $156.83 | 3.465% | $162.2642 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.56 | $1,042.4707 | $1,042.46 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.60 |