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 | $11.71 | 6.591% | $12.4818 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.76 | 6.428% | $156.1937 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #3 | $173.61 | 13.297% | $196.6949 | $196.69 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
Purchase #4 | $244.65 | 11.841% | $273.619 | $273.62 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
Purchase #5 | $136.58 | 7.234% | $146.4602 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
Purchase #6 | $165.58 | 11.247% | $184.2028 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
Purchase #7 | $87.88 | 5.230% | $92.4761 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.77 | $1,062.1285 | $1,062.12 | $1,062.15 | $1,062.20 |