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 | $12.45 | 8.517% | $13.5104 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.38 | 4.795% | $120.9125 | $120.91 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
Purchase #3 | $137.31 | 10.650% | $151.9335 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
Purchase #4 | $250.48 | 9.307% | $273.7922 | $273.79 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
Purchase #5 | $150.37 | 10.667% | $166.41 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #6 | $223.50 | 7.587% | $240.4569 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #7 | $199.62 | 9.290% | $218.1647 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.11 | $1,185.1802 | $1,185.17 | $1,185.15 | $1,185.20 |