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 | $11.40 | 8.370% | $12.3542 | $12.35 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
Purchase #2 | $118.43 | 7.465% | $127.2708 | $127.27 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
Purchase #3 | $84.75 | 11.411% | $94.4208 | $94.42 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #4 | $87.57 | 5.414% | $92.311 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
Purchase #5 | $188.45 | 11.461% | $210.0483 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #6 | $132.46 | 7.581% | $142.5018 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #7 | $209.31 | 3.510% | $216.6568 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $832.37 | $895.5637 | $895.56 | $895.50 | $895.60 |