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 | $12.49 | 5.530% | $13.1807 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
Purchase #2 | $238.44 | 3.320% | $246.3562 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
Purchase #3 | $195.59 | 11.623% | $218.3234 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #4 | $95.90 | 3.813% | $99.5567 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
Purchase #5 | $69.93 | 12.362% | $78.5747 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
Purchase #6 | $230.78 | 11.121% | $256.445 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $165.28 | 5.140% | $173.7754 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.41 | $1,086.2121 | $1,086.22 | $1,086.20 | $1,086.30 |