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 | $11.86 | 8.201% | $12.8326 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
Purchase #2 | $207.35 | 4.353% | $216.3759 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #3 | $246.50 | 3.460% | $255.0289 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #4 | $200.66 | 12.213% | $225.1666 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
Purchase #5 | $49.64 | 6.826% | $53.0284 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
Purchase #6 | $39.98 | 6.637% | $42.6335 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
Purchase #7 | $84.89 | 7.776% | $91.491 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $840.88 | $896.5569 | $896.56 | $896.65 | $896.50 |