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 | $12.76 | 13.436% | $14.4744 | $14.47 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.71 | 7.796% | $141.9781 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
Purchase #3 | $130.76 | 8.810% | $142.28 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #4 | $78.47 | 10.470% | $86.6858 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #5 | $159.82 | 12.302% | $179.4811 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #6 | $144.80 | 9.346% | $158.333 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
Purchase #7 | $242.85 | 12.459% | $273.1067 | $273.11 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.17 | $996.3391 | $996.34 | $996.40 | $996.40 |