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 | $12.60 | 11.509% | $14.0501 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
Purchase #2 | $141.28 | 10.696% | $156.3913 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
Purchase #3 | $129.41 | 4.251% | $134.9112 | $134.91 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 7.422% | $268.0179 | $268.02 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
Purchase #5 | $169.75 | 11.668% | $189.5564 | $189.56 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
Purchase #6 | $209.35 | 4.250% | $218.2474 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
Purchase #7 | $221.96 | 3.251% | $229.1759 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,133.85 | $1,210.3502 | $1,210.36 | $1,210.35 | $1,210.40 |