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 | $11.34 | 10.725% | $12.5562 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
Purchase #2 | $46.91 | 3.420% | $48.5143 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #3 | $128.53 | 6.190% | $136.486 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.52 | 6.200% | $158.7902 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #5 | $128.50 | 9.835% | $141.138 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
Purchase #6 | $164.43 | 12.212% | $184.5102 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #7 | $70.79 | 9.283% | $77.3614 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $700.02 | $759.3563 | $759.36 | $759.35 | $759.40 |