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 | $11.35 | 6.129% | $12.0456 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
Purchase #2 | $65.83 | 3.245% | $67.9662 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
Purchase #3 | $143.90 | 12.127% | $161.3508 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
Purchase #4 | $213.36 | 10.756% | $236.309 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
Purchase #5 | $250.43 | 6.309% | $266.2296 | $266.23 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
Purchase #6 | $214.93 | 12.595% | $242.0004 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
Purchase #7 | $114.74 | 7.226% | $123.0311 | $123.03 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.54 | $1,108.9327 | $1,108.94 | $1,108.95 | $1,108.90 |