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 | $11.41 | 9.516% | $12.4958 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $202.86 | 7.617% | $218.3118 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #3 | $217.46 | 13.645% | $247.1324 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
Purchase #4 | $75.67 | 3.502% | $78.32 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #5 | $28.72 | 4.335% | $29.965 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
Purchase #6 | $65.79 | 13.827% | $74.8868 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
Purchase #7 | $45.98 | 10.505% | $50.8102 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $647.89 | $711.9220 | $711.93 | $711.90 | $711.90 |