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 | $11.47 | 8.265% | $12.418 | $12.42 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #2 | $82.43 | 8.271% | $89.2478 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #3 | $237.52 | 8.511% | $257.7353 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
Purchase #4 | $167.49 | 9.399% | $183.2324 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
Purchase #5 | $178.70 | 5.371% | $188.298 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #6 | $246.81 | 3.539% | $255.5446 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
Purchase #7 | $67.94 | 11.758% | $75.9284 | $75.93 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.36 | $1,062.4045 | $1,062.41 | $1,062.45 | $1,062.20 |