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 | $11.48 | 4.800% | $12.031 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
Purchase #2 | $89.89 | 8.388% | $97.43 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
Purchase #3 | $64.38 | 6.429% | $68.519 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #4 | $74.55 | 3.678% | $77.2919 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
Purchase #5 | $163.99 | 3.836% | $170.2807 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #6 | $192.28 | 13.368% | $217.984 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #7 | $233.69 | 11.850% | $261.3823 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.26 | $904.9189 | $904.91 | $905.00 | $904.90 |