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 | $11.66 | 7.326% | $12.5142 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.87 | 8.799% | $7.4745 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.96 | 5.700% | $184.9327 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
Purchase #4 | $46.96 | 9.231% | $51.2949 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #5 | $38.56 | 5.244% | $40.5821 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #6 | $190.93 | 12.729% | $215.2335 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
Purchase #7 | $115.52 | 7.258% | $123.9044 | $123.90 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $585.46 | $635.9363 | $635.91 | $635.95 | $635.90 |