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 | $11.27 | 6.457% | $11.9977 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Purchase #2 | $17.38 | 3.617% | $18.0086 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #3 | $91.94 | 8.671% | $99.9121 | $99.91 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #4 | $74.81 | 10.813% | $82.8992 | $82.90 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
Purchase #5 | $39.37 | 3.306% | $40.6716 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
Purchase #6 | $213.93 | 8.524% | $232.1654 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
Purchase #7 | $61.67 | 4.685% | $64.5592 | $64.56 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.37 | $550.2138 | $550.22 | $550.15 | $550.30 |