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 | $11.94 | 7.818% | $12.8735 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
Purchase #2 | $146.58 | 8.636% | $159.2386 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $213.44 | 6.825% | $228.0073 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
Purchase #4 | $83.25 | 9.795% | $91.4043 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Purchase #5 | $162.33 | 3.277% | $167.6496 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
Purchase #6 | $145.89 | 7.863% | $157.3613 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
Purchase #7 | $28.69 | 11.580% | $32.0123 | $32.01 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.12 | $848.5469 | $848.54 | $848.50 | $848.50 |