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 | $9.79 | 12.375% | $11.0015 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
Purchase #2 | $202.59 | 5.610% | $213.9553 | $213.96 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
Purchase #3 | $247.34 | 6.689% | $263.8846 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #4 | $199.59 | 7.305% | $214.17 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #5 | $203.39 | 12.584% | $228.9846 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
Purchase #6 | $39.35 | 6.640% | $41.9628 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
Purchase #7 | $33.37 | 7.295% | $35.8043 | $35.80 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.42 | $1,009.7631 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.90 |