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 | $12.65 | 6.593% | $13.484 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.33 | 4.104% | $146.0891 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
Purchase #3 | $238.28 | 9.412% | $260.7069 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #4 | $64.41 | 7.517% | $69.2517 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
Purchase #5 | $209.49 | 11.177% | $232.9047 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
Purchase #6 | $145.28 | 9.147% | $158.5688 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #7 | $168.33 | 4.458% | $175.8342 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.77 | $1,056.8394 | $1,056.83 | $1,056.85 | $1,056.90 |