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 | $10.99 | 9.238% | $12.0053 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Purchase #2 | $175.49 | 7.176% | $188.0832 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
Purchase #3 | $227.61 | 8.809% | $247.6602 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
Purchase #4 | $166.63 | 11.383% | $185.5975 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #5 | $114.30 | 13.209% | $129.3979 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
Purchase #6 | $76.26 | 12.146% | $85.5225 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #7 | $229.27 | 3.864% | $238.129 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.55 | $1,086.3956 | $1,086.40 | $1,086.40 | $1,086.40 |