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 | $12.89 | 7.469% | $13.8528 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
Purchase #2 | $36.43 | 9.173% | $39.7717 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
Purchase #3 | $128.68 | 10.499% | $142.1901 | $142.19 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
Purchase #4 | $245.54 | 8.770% | $267.0739 | $267.07 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
Purchase #5 | $183.65 | 13.292% | $208.0608 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
Purchase #6 | $89.52 | 8.708% | $97.3154 | $97.32 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
Purchase #7 | $19.45 | 7.605% | $20.9292 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $716.16 | $789.1939 | $789.19 | $789.15 | $789.30 |