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 | $13.94 | 13.280% | $15.7912 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $9.73 | 6.499% | $10.3624 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
Purchase #3 | $128.98 | 12.447% | $145.0341 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
Purchase #4 | $92.61 | 5.306% | $97.5239 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #5 | $216.90 | 6.214% | $230.3782 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
Purchase #6 | $184.90 | 8.288% | $200.2245 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #7 | $14.46 | 5.564% | $15.2646 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $661.52 | $714.5789 | $714.56 | $714.55 | $714.60 |