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 | $12.39 | 6.762% | $13.2278 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
Purchase #2 | $113.85 | 11.297% | $126.7116 | $126.71 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
Purchase #3 | $193.92 | 10.622% | $214.5182 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #4 | $237.56 | 6.568% | $253.1629 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
Purchase #5 | $80.50 | 7.534% | $86.5649 | $86.56 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
Purchase #6 | $134.70 | 13.280% | $152.5882 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
Purchase #7 | $174.66 | 11.601% | $194.9223 | $194.92 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.58 | $1,041.6959 | $1,041.69 | $1,041.65 | $1,041.70 |