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 | $12.25 | 3.419% | $12.6688 | $12.67 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
Purchase #2 | $175.54 | 5.533% | $185.2526 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #3 | $74.58 | 3.605% | $77.2686 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
Purchase #4 | $68.87 | 8.537% | $74.7494 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
Purchase #5 | $230.78 | 11.102% | $256.4012 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #6 | $191.71 | 3.175% | $197.7968 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
Purchase #7 | $51.86 | 10.276% | $57.1891 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.59 | $861.3265 | $861.33 | $861.30 | $861.40 |