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 | $11.32 | 5.242% | $11.9134 | $11.91 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
Purchase #2 | $25.79 | 10.438% | $28.482 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #3 | $62.25 | 6.741% | $66.4463 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
Purchase #4 | $158.73 | 6.692% | $169.3522 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.54 | 3.738% | $215.2978 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #6 | $129.97 | 6.553% | $138.4869 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #7 | $194.62 | 13.431% | $220.7594 | $220.76 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.22 | $850.7380 | $850.74 | $850.75 | $850.80 |