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 | $11.63 | 8.746% | $12.6472 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
Purchase #2 | $217.78 | 10.459% | $240.5576 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #3 | $217.71 | 11.409% | $242.5485 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
Purchase #4 | $239.72 | 5.473% | $252.8399 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
Purchase #5 | $82.28 | 9.180% | $89.8333 | $89.83 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
Purchase #6 | $181.79 | 11.780% | $203.2049 | $203.20 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
Purchase #7 | $246.94 | 9.565% | $270.5598 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.85 | $1,312.1912 | $1,312.19 | $1,312.20 | $1,312.10 |