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 | $12.51 | 3.864% | $12.9934 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
Purchase #2 | $85.31 | 11.677% | $95.2716 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
Purchase #3 | $169.78 | 5.506% | $179.1281 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
Purchase #4 | $59.43 | 9.133% | $64.8577 | $64.86 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
Purchase #5 | $238.83 | 6.779% | $255.0203 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #6 | $248.33 | 4.568% | $259.6737 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
Purchase #7 | $208.80 | 8.366% | $226.2682 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,022.99 | $1,093.2130 | $1,093.21 | $1,093.15 | $1,093.30 |