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 | $11.87 | 4.617% | $12.418 | $12.42 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #2 | $89.93 | 10.603% | $99.4653 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $19.84 | 9.235% | $21.6722 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
Purchase #4 | $36.49 | 5.200% | $38.3875 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #5 | $40.33 | 10.661% | $44.6296 | $44.63 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
Purchase #6 | $154.90 | 9.279% | $169.2732 | $169.27 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
Purchase #7 | $43.57 | 9.299% | $47.6216 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $396.93 | $433.4674 | $433.47 | $433.40 | $433.50 |