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 | $11.30 | 6.421% | $12.0256 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
Purchase #2 | $163.60 | 9.633% | $179.3596 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #3 | $172.33 | 12.209% | $193.3698 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
Purchase #4 | $116.29 | 12.218% | $130.4983 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
Purchase #5 | $213.78 | 8.691% | $232.3596 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
Purchase #6 | $109.29 | 10.154% | $120.3873 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
Purchase #7 | $189.55 | 5.487% | $199.9506 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.14 | $1,067.9508 | $1,067.96 | $1,067.95 | $1,068.10 |