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 | $11.97 | 3.566% | $12.3969 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.85 | 3.830% | $90.1764 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
Purchase #3 | $73.93 | 8.493% | $80.2089 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
Purchase #4 | $80.80 | 4.199% | $84.1928 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
Purchase #5 | $147.57 | 7.766% | $159.0303 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
Purchase #6 | $26.70 | 3.587% | $27.6577 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
Purchase #7 | $62.76 | 10.825% | $69.5538 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $490.58 | $523.2168 | $523.22 | $523.25 | $523.30 |