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 | $11.93 | 4.787% | $12.5011 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.72 | 6.621% | $198.0165 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
Purchase #3 | $133.53 | 9.713% | $146.4998 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
Purchase #4 | $202.26 | 13.389% | $229.3406 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
Purchase #5 | $34.54 | 9.294% | $37.7501 | $37.75 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
Purchase #6 | $20.29 | 6.808% | $21.6713 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
Purchase #7 | $79.72 | 7.458% | $85.6655 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $667.99 | $731.4449 | $731.45 | $731.40 | $731.50 |