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 | $11.80 | 5.610% | $12.462 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $34.93 | 12.376% | $39.2529 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #3 | $31.34 | 3.775% | $32.5231 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #4 | $188.81 | 9.558% | $206.8565 | $206.86 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
Purchase #5 | $170.26 | 8.817% | $185.2718 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #6 | $36.60 | 11.379% | $40.7647 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #7 | $69.27 | 7.449% | $74.4299 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $543.01 | $591.5609 | $591.55 | $591.50 | $591.70 |