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 | $11.83 | 4.632% | $12.378 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #2 | $41.72 | 5.609% | $44.0601 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
Purchase #3 | $84.52 | 3.402% | $87.3954 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #4 | $219.73 | 13.547% | $249.4968 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #5 | $119.77 | 6.815% | $127.9323 | $127.93 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
Purchase #6 | $67.39 | 8.619% | $73.1983 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
Purchase #7 | $134.48 | 7.410% | $144.445 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $679.44 | $738.9059 | $738.92 | $738.95 | $738.90 |