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 | $11.28 | 8.558% | $12.2453 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
Purchase #2 | $42.68 | 3.135% | $44.018 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
Purchase #3 | $45.75 | 11.403% | $50.9669 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
Purchase #4 | $26.80 | 11.303% | $29.8292 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
Purchase #5 | $247.87 | 10.421% | $273.7005 | $273.70 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
Purchase #6 | $156.30 | 13.365% | $177.1895 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
Purchase #7 | $53.33 | 9.862% | $58.5894 | $58.59 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $584.01 | $646.5388 | $646.55 | $646.55 | $646.50 |