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 | $12.26 | 6.822% | $13.0964 | $13.10 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 3.240% | $81.1673 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
Purchase #3 | $242.54 | 11.546% | $270.5437 | $270.54 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
Purchase #4 | $58.58 | 4.727% | $61.3491 | $61.35 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
Purchase #5 | $79.91 | 9.299% | $87.3408 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
Purchase #6 | $242.78 | 4.248% | $253.0933 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #7 | $142.52 | 3.665% | $147.7434 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $857.21 | $914.3340 | $914.33 | $914.35 | $914.20 |