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 | $11.97 | 4.737% | $12.537 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $36.87 | 6.824% | $39.386 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #3 | $179.66 | 4.264% | $187.3207 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
Purchase #4 | $65.55 | 10.860% | $72.6687 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
Purchase #5 | $7.29 | 6.546% | $7.7672 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
Purchase #6 | $211.49 | 5.305% | $222.7095 | $222.71 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
Purchase #7 | $196.93 | 4.408% | $205.6107 | $205.61 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $709.76 | $747.9998 | $748.01 | $747.95 | $748.00 |