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 | $10.95 | 13.589% | $12.438 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
Purchase #2 | $236.84 | 3.583% | $245.326 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
Purchase #3 | $116.93 | 9.500% | $128.0384 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
Purchase #4 | $67.49 | 8.828% | $73.448 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
Purchase #5 | $218.92 | 5.377% | $230.6913 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
Purchase #6 | $186.36 | 5.413% | $196.4477 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
Purchase #7 | $162.25 | 13.669% | $184.428 | $184.43 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.74 | $1,070.8174 | $1,070.83 | $1,070.90 | $1,070.60 |