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 | $10.98 | 6.783% | $11.7248 | $11.72 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
Purchase #2 | $66.40 | 12.742% | $74.8607 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
Purchase #3 | $184.62 | 9.844% | $202.794 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
Purchase #4 | $36.71 | 8.602% | $39.8678 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #5 | $178.50 | 9.385% | $195.2522 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
Purchase #6 | $218.69 | 7.627% | $235.3695 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
Purchase #7 | $202.95 | 3.330% | $209.7082 | $209.71 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.85 | $969.5772 | $969.57 | $969.50 | $969.70 |