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 | $12.54 | 5.825% | $13.2705 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
Purchase #2 | $231.91 | 3.139% | $239.1897 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
Purchase #3 | $56.77 | 13.764% | $64.5838 | $64.58 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
Purchase #4 | $141.95 | 11.525% | $158.3097 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #5 | $118.34 | 11.336% | $131.755 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
Purchase #6 | $208.32 | 4.839% | $218.4006 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #7 | $246.28 | 6.168% | $261.4706 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.11 | $1,086.9799 | $1,086.98 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.10 |