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 | $11.56 | 7.357% | $12.4105 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #2 | $56.31 | 11.623% | $62.8549 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
Purchase #3 | $15.79 | 8.736% | $17.1694 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
Purchase #4 | $158.57 | 12.603% | $178.5546 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
Purchase #5 | $161.84 | 3.485% | $167.4801 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #6 | $245.99 | 9.151% | $268.5005 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #7 | $96.95 | 9.717% | $106.3706 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $747.01 | $813.3406 | $813.33 | $813.30 | $813.50 |