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 | $11.48 | 3.500% | $11.8818 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
Purchase #2 | $60.97 | 8.651% | $66.2445 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
Purchase #3 | $182.29 | 9.655% | $199.8901 | $199.89 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
Purchase #4 | $203.41 | 10.827% | $225.4332 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
Purchase #5 | $236.84 | 10.650% | $262.0635 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
Purchase #6 | $146.56 | 11.813% | $163.8731 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
Purchase #7 | $168.53 | 11.679% | $188.2126 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.08 | $1,117.5988 | $1,117.58 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.60 |