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 | $10.70 | 7.457% | $11.4979 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
Purchase #2 | $176.42 | 13.482% | $200.2049 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #3 | $239.60 | 11.355% | $266.8066 | $266.81 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
Purchase #4 | $148.36 | 12.182% | $166.4332 | $166.43 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
Purchase #5 | $134.37 | 11.387% | $149.6707 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
Purchase #6 | $183.46 | 3.344% | $189.5949 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
Purchase #7 | $230.96 | 9.528% | $252.9659 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,123.87 | $1,237.1741 | $1,237.17 | $1,237.15 | $1,237.20 |