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 | $11.90 | 5.113% | $12.5084 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $199.74 | 10.383% | $220.479 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #3 | $16.86 | 9.247% | $18.419 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #4 | $52.62 | 4.301% | $54.8832 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
Purchase #5 | $70.25 | 11.363% | $78.2325 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
Purchase #6 | $161.66 | 8.166% | $174.8612 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
Purchase #7 | $83.81 | 10.135% | $92.3041 | $92.30 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $596.84 | $651.6874 | $651.68 | $651.70 | $651.70 |