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 | $11.96 | 5.663% | $12.6373 | $12.64 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
Purchase #2 | $144.44 | 12.867% | $163.0251 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
Purchase #3 | $202.95 | 5.364% | $213.8362 | $213.84 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
Purchase #4 | $14.81 | 3.269% | $15.2941 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
Purchase #5 | $174.94 | 8.864% | $190.4467 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
Purchase #6 | $73.27 | 7.275% | $78.6004 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #7 | $194.40 | 8.199% | $210.3389 | $210.34 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.77 | $884.1787 | $884.19 | $884.25 | $884.00 |