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 | $12.60 | 10.171% | $13.8815 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
Purchase #2 | $84.46 | 9.821% | $92.7548 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
Purchase #3 | $149.46 | 5.573% | $157.7894 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
Purchase #4 | $223.87 | 7.107% | $239.7804 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
Purchase #5 | $110.26 | 9.339% | $120.5572 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
Purchase #6 | $19.63 | 7.386% | $21.0799 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
Purchase #7 | $186.78 | 13.874% | $212.6939 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.06 | $858.5371 | $858.53 | $858.60 | $858.70 |