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 | $11.53 | 8.275% | $12.4841 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $228.94 | 3.316% | $236.5317 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
Purchase #3 | $60.89 | 10.350% | $67.1921 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
Purchase #4 | $244.50 | 4.505% | $255.5147 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #5 | $191.45 | 13.734% | $217.7437 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
Purchase #6 | $226.58 | 9.691% | $248.5379 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
Purchase #7 | $155.46 | 3.315% | $160.6135 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.35 | $1,198.6177 | $1,198.60 | $1,198.65 | $1,198.50 |