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 | $11.30 | 6.613% | $12.0473 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
Purchase #2 | $150.94 | 4.601% | $157.8847 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #3 | $49.50 | 5.342% | $52.1443 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
Purchase #4 | $16.83 | 6.555% | $17.9332 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
Purchase #5 | $158.48 | 9.250% | $173.1394 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
Purchase #6 | $106.98 | 3.499% | $110.7232 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
Purchase #7 | $152.64 | 9.568% | $167.2446 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $646.67 | $691.1167 | $691.10 | $691.15 | $690.90 |