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 | $12.47 | 3.200% | $12.869 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
Purchase #2 | $146.78 | 3.205% | $151.4843 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
Purchase #3 | $156.37 | 3.576% | $161.9618 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
Purchase #4 | $76.77 | 12.601% | $86.4438 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
Purchase #5 | $155.91 | 12.111% | $174.7923 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
Purchase #6 | $148.51 | 12.567% | $167.1733 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
Purchase #7 | $182.96 | 12.234% | $205.3433 | $205.34 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $879.77 | $960.0678 | $960.05 | $960.05 | $960.10 |