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 | $11.53 | 5.579% | $12.1733 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
Purchase #2 | $61.47 | 3.551% | $63.6528 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
Purchase #3 | $71.32 | 5.513% | $75.2519 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
Purchase #4 | $78.42 | 7.652% | $84.4207 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
Purchase #5 | $228.98 | 3.122% | $236.1288 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
Purchase #6 | $176.80 | 9.778% | $194.0875 | $194.09 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
Purchase #7 | $174.66 | 4.581% | $182.6612 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.18 | $848.3762 | $848.37 | $848.35 | $848.50 |