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 | $11.56 | 5.385% | $12.1825 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
Purchase #2 | $81.57 | 11.776% | $91.1757 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
Purchase #3 | $78.54 | 6.752% | $83.843 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
Purchase #4 | $39.37 | 13.294% | $44.6038 | $44.60 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
Purchase #5 | $220.50 | 9.535% | $241.5247 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #6 | $232.97 | 10.540% | $257.525 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
Purchase #7 | $86.86 | 4.102% | $90.423 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $751.37 | $821.2777 | $821.27 | $821.30 | $821.20 |