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 | $11.47 | 11.670% | $12.8085 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
Purchase #2 | $94.59 | 9.450% | $103.5288 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
Purchase #3 | $199.63 | 8.679% | $216.9559 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
Purchase #4 | $30.68 | 11.121% | $34.0919 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
Purchase #5 | $159.90 | 7.774% | $172.3306 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
Purchase #6 | $190.49 | 3.587% | $197.3229 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
Purchase #7 | $140.49 | 12.856% | $158.5514 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $827.25 | $895.5900 | $895.59 | $895.60 | $895.60 |