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 | 3.431% | $11.667 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
Purchase #2 | $240.79 | 3.849% | $250.058 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
Purchase #3 | $156.55 | 5.529% | $165.2056 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #4 | $249.45 | 13.697% | $283.6172 | $283.62 | $283.60 | $283.60 |
Purchase #5 | $221.86 | 4.689% | $232.263 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
Purchase #6 | $185.63 | 11.848% | $207.6234 | $207.62 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
Purchase #7 | $70.97 | 11.573% | $79.1834 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,136.53 | $1,229.6176 | $1,229.62 | $1,229.55 | $1,229.70 |