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 | $12.67 | 6.337% | $13.4729 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.34 | 11.385% | $41.5912 | $41.59 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
Purchase #3 | $72.27 | 13.214% | $81.8198 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #4 | $152.43 | 6.178% | $161.8471 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
Purchase #5 | $234.87 | 6.816% | $250.8787 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #6 | $154.67 | 13.799% | $176.0129 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
Purchase #7 | $224.69 | 12.745% | $253.3267 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.94 | $978.9493 | $978.95 | $978.95 | $978.90 |