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 | $12.98 | 6.710% | $13.851 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
Purchase #2 | $15.79 | 5.739% | $16.6962 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
Purchase #3 | $158.55 | 10.297% | $174.8759 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #4 | $151.77 | 11.659% | $169.4649 | $169.46 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
Purchase #5 | $166.70 | 8.695% | $181.1946 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
Purchase #6 | $158.70 | 5.157% | $166.8842 | $166.88 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #7 | $129.63 | 4.354% | $135.2741 | $135.27 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.12 | $858.2409 | $858.23 | $858.25 | $858.40 |