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 | $11.74 | 7.187% | $12.5838 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
Purchase #2 | $184.58 | 12.350% | $207.3756 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
Purchase #3 | $51.99 | 9.347% | $56.8495 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
Purchase #4 | $15.31 | 13.555% | $17.3853 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #5 | $5.90 | 3.357% | $6.0981 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
Purchase #6 | $241.29 | 11.639% | $269.3737 | $269.37 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
Purchase #7 | $141.97 | 6.550% | $151.269 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $652.78 | $720.9350 | $720.94 | $720.95 | $721.00 |