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 | $11.51 | 8.631% | $12.5034 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $174.40 | 11.314% | $194.1316 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
Purchase #3 | $103.57 | 12.849% | $116.8777 | $116.88 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
Purchase #4 | $181.51 | 10.724% | $200.9751 | $200.98 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
Purchase #5 | $132.48 | 7.327% | $142.1868 | $142.19 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
Purchase #6 | $165.55 | 5.797% | $175.1469 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
Purchase #7 | $54.79 | 3.575% | $56.7487 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $823.81 | $898.5702 | $898.58 | $898.65 | $898.50 |