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 | $11.65 | 9.519% | $12.759 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
Purchase #2 | $159.29 | 6.590% | $169.7872 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
Purchase #3 | $229.85 | 3.844% | $238.6854 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #4 | $211.44 | 11.312% | $235.3581 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
Purchase #5 | $24.26 | 3.411% | $25.0875 | $25.09 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
Purchase #6 | $58.27 | 12.247% | $65.4063 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #7 | $223.68 | 6.559% | $238.3512 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.44 | $985.4347 | $985.45 | $985.45 | $985.60 |