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 | $11.60 | 7.448% | $12.464 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.98 | 4.254% | $29.1703 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
Purchase #3 | $15.81 | 6.842% | $16.8917 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #4 | $218.48 | 6.800% | $233.3366 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
Purchase #5 | $180.40 | 6.741% | $192.5608 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
Purchase #6 | $232.66 | 4.567% | $243.2856 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
Purchase #7 | $249.30 | 4.268% | $259.9401 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.23 | $987.6491 | $987.65 | $987.65 | $987.70 |