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 | $11.28 | 6.387% | $12.0005 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Purchase #2 | $233.62 | 13.295% | $264.6798 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Purchase #3 | $237.34 | 9.856% | $260.7322 | $260.73 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
Purchase #4 | $80.69 | 13.408% | $91.5089 | $91.51 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #5 | $135.92 | 4.353% | $141.8366 | $141.84 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
Purchase #6 | $225.39 | 5.228% | $237.1734 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
Purchase #7 | $235.66 | 3.310% | $243.4603 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,159.90 | $1,251.3917 | $1,251.39 | $1,251.40 | $1,251.40 |