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 | $11.48 | 5.503% | $12.1117 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
Purchase #2 | $161.73 | 10.161% | $178.1634 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
Purchase #3 | $80.43 | 12.520% | $90.4998 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #4 | $249.99 | 8.543% | $271.3466 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
Purchase #5 | $104.70 | 3.744% | $108.62 | $108.62 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
Purchase #6 | $109.67 | 9.266% | $119.832 | $119.83 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
Purchase #7 | $242.84 | 9.627% | $266.2182 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.84 | $1,046.7917 | $1,046.79 | $1,046.75 | $1,046.70 |