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 | $12.34 | 9.375% | $13.4969 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #2 | $107.52 | 11.310% | $119.6805 | $119.68 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
Purchase #3 | $171.71 | 9.571% | $188.1444 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
Purchase #4 | $93.50 | 11.706% | $104.4451 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
Purchase #5 | $223.52 | 7.456% | $240.1857 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #6 | $236.29 | 6.564% | $251.8001 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
Purchase #7 | $151.43 | 12.365% | $170.1543 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.31 | $1,087.9070 | $1,087.91 | $1,087.95 | $1,087.90 |