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 | $11.92 | 8.389% | $12.92 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
Purchase #2 | $85.72 | 4.601% | $89.664 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
Purchase #3 | $23.47 | 10.126% | $25.8466 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
Purchase #4 | $73.94 | 11.552% | $82.4815 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $97.39 | 4.586% | $101.8563 | $101.86 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
Purchase #6 | $164.55 | 3.461% | $170.2451 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
Purchase #7 | $96.36 | 8.535% | $104.5843 | $104.58 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $553.35 | $587.5978 | $587.60 | $587.60 | $587.60 |