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 | $11.81 | 6.282% | $12.5519 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
Purchase #2 | $72.61 | 12.399% | $81.6129 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
Purchase #3 | $168.38 | 3.140% | $173.6671 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
Purchase #4 | $56.81 | 3.315% | $58.6933 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
Purchase #5 | $81.73 | 11.201% | $90.8846 | $90.88 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
Purchase #6 | $93.72 | 7.314% | $100.5747 | $100.57 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
Purchase #7 | $154.30 | 9.639% | $169.173 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $639.36 | $687.1575 | $687.14 | $687.10 | $687.30 |