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 | $11.71 | 6.789% | $12.505 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.75 | 11.823% | $15.3757 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
Purchase #3 | $182.47 | 7.302% | $195.794 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
Purchase #4 | $202.51 | 3.524% | $209.6465 | $209.65 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
Purchase #5 | $150.49 | 4.724% | $157.5991 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #6 | $250.66 | 6.458% | $266.8476 | $266.85 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
Purchase #7 | $76.65 | 8.755% | $83.3607 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.24 | $941.1286 | $941.14 | $941.15 | $941.10 |