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 | $12.88 | 4.680% | $13.4828 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #2 | $96.35 | 7.584% | $103.6572 | $103.66 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
Purchase #3 | $89.33 | 10.457% | $98.6712 | $98.67 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
Purchase #4 | $247.83 | 6.715% | $264.4718 | $264.47 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
Purchase #5 | $125.42 | 10.426% | $138.4963 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #6 | $62.96 | 13.843% | $71.6756 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
Purchase #7 | $128.45 | 9.625% | $140.8133 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $763.22 | $831.2682 | $831.27 | $831.25 | $831.40 |