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 | $12.79 | 3.565% | $13.246 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
Purchase #2 | $69.63 | 12.697% | $78.4709 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #3 | $152.73 | 10.321% | $168.4933 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #4 | $207.48 | 13.515% | $235.5209 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
Purchase #5 | $211.78 | 12.520% | $238.2949 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $190.79 | 7.295% | $204.7081 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
Purchase #7 | $62.74 | 12.217% | $70.4049 | $70.40 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.94 | $1,009.1390 | $1,009.13 | $1,009.10 | $1,009.10 |