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 | $11.49 | 10.145% | $12.6557 | $12.66 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
Purchase #2 | $234.25 | 8.520% | $254.2081 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
Purchase #3 | $46.46 | 5.144% | $48.8499 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
Purchase #4 | $218.49 | 6.108% | $231.8354 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
Purchase #5 | $229.58 | 10.586% | $253.8833 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
Purchase #6 | $193.59 | 4.188% | $201.6975 | $201.70 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
Purchase #7 | $44.56 | 3.490% | $46.1151 | $46.12 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.42 | $1,049.2450 | $1,049.26 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.20 |