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 | $12.76 | 5.133% | $13.415 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
Purchase #2 | $246.49 | 12.542% | $277.4048 | $277.40 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
Purchase #3 | $17.70 | 4.638% | $18.5209 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #4 | $28.40 | 7.571% | $30.5502 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
Purchase #5 | $228.83 | 4.253% | $238.5621 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $159.89 | 8.304% | $173.1673 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
Purchase #7 | $97.67 | 5.363% | $102.908 | $102.91 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.74 | $854.5283 | $854.53 | $854.45 | $854.60 |