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 | $11.74 | 5.619% | $12.3997 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #2 | $54.87 | 9.643% | $60.1611 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
Purchase #3 | $119.35 | 3.847% | $123.9414 | $123.94 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
Purchase #4 | $245.89 | 13.527% | $279.1515 | $279.15 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
Purchase #5 | $245.92 | 7.659% | $264.755 | $264.76 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
Purchase #6 | $166.72 | 5.532% | $175.943 | $175.94 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
Purchase #7 | $114.85 | 4.393% | $119.8954 | $119.90 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.34 | $1,036.2471 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.30 |