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 | $11.83 | 6.259% | $12.5704 | $12.57 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
Purchase #2 | $76.80 | 10.327% | $84.7311 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
Purchase #3 | $213.27 | 11.157% | $237.0645 | $237.06 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
Purchase #4 | $149.62 | 11.766% | $167.2243 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #5 | $35.25 | 8.464% | $38.2336 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
Purchase #6 | $227.86 | 4.642% | $238.4373 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
Purchase #7 | $191.81 | 7.779% | $206.7309 | $206.73 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.44 | $984.9921 | $984.98 | $985.00 | $984.90 |