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 | $12.70 | 5.258% | $13.3678 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
Purchase #2 | $152.41 | 13.578% | $173.1042 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
Purchase #3 | $180.29 | 13.169% | $204.0324 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
Purchase #4 | $25.98 | 13.501% | $29.4876 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #5 | $77.40 | 6.432% | $82.3784 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #6 | $55.75 | 10.514% | $61.6116 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #7 | $26.28 | 6.469% | $27.9801 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $530.81 | $591.9621 | $591.96 | $592.00 | $592.00 |