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 | $11.26 | 11.200% | $12.5211 | $12.52 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $71.39 | 8.185% | $77.2333 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
Purchase #3 | $40.88 | 10.624% | $45.2231 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #4 | $131.40 | 13.596% | $149.2651 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #5 | $175.93 | 4.514% | $183.8715 | $183.87 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
Purchase #6 | $32.33 | 4.649% | $33.833 | $33.83 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
Purchase #7 | $133.38 | 6.749% | $142.3818 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $596.57 | $644.3289 | $644.32 | $644.30 | $644.30 |