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 | $12.54 | 7.798% | $13.5179 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.78 | 8.220% | $180.4893 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.55 | 10.125% | $88.7057 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
Purchase #4 | $132.70 | 6.623% | $141.4887 | $141.49 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #5 | $150.86 | 7.643% | $162.3902 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #6 | $189.55 | 4.679% | $198.419 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #7 | $164.88 | 13.309% | $186.8239 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.86 | $971.8347 | $971.84 | $971.80 | $971.80 |