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 | $12.50 | 3.375% | $12.9219 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
Purchase #2 | $101.86 | 13.476% | $115.5867 | $115.59 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
Purchase #3 | $82.81 | 4.763% | $86.7542 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
Purchase #4 | $250.69 | 5.828% | $265.3002 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #5 | $13.81 | 7.258% | $14.8123 | $14.81 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
Purchase #6 | $40.39 | 12.751% | $45.5401 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #7 | $250.30 | 11.773% | $279.7678 | $279.77 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $752.36 | $820.6832 | $820.68 | $820.65 | $820.70 |