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 | $12.28 | 3.542% | $12.715 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
Purchase #2 | $14.50 | 13.609% | $16.4733 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #3 | $76.56 | 5.607% | $80.8527 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
Purchase #4 | $71.86 | 6.751% | $76.7113 | $76.71 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
Purchase #5 | $137.54 | 4.166% | $143.2699 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
Purchase #6 | $68.91 | 3.644% | $71.4211 | $71.42 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #7 | $80.41 | 12.171% | $90.1967 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $462.06 | $491.6400 | $491.64 | $491.55 | $491.70 |