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 | $10.88 | 5.721% | $11.5024 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
Purchase #2 | $209.85 | 13.638% | $238.4693 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #3 | $79.39 | 11.480% | $88.504 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $74.88 | 7.828% | $80.7416 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
Purchase #5 | $85.85 | 13.669% | $97.5848 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #6 | $63.63 | 10.264% | $70.161 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
Purchase #7 | $87.64 | 4.757% | $91.809 | $91.81 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $612.12 | $678.7721 | $678.76 | $678.75 | $678.80 |