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 | $11.96 | 8.414% | $12.9663 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
Purchase #2 | $242.92 | 5.304% | $255.8045 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
Purchase #3 | $23.51 | 11.679% | $26.2557 | $26.26 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
Purchase #4 | $145.30 | 10.618% | $160.728 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
Purchase #5 | $233.95 | 4.825% | $245.2381 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
Purchase #6 | $141.66 | 12.172% | $158.9029 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #7 | $215.48 | 10.843% | $238.8445 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.78 | $1,098.7400 | $1,098.74 | $1,098.75 | $1,098.70 |