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 | $12.77 | 8.595% | $13.8676 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
Purchase #2 | $41.92 | 3.791% | $43.5092 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #3 | $151.46 | 4.600% | $158.4272 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
Purchase #4 | $250.63 | 6.375% | $266.6077 | $266.61 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
Purchase #5 | $115.56 | 10.560% | $127.7631 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
Purchase #6 | $246.94 | 8.515% | $267.9669 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
Purchase #7 | $186.50 | 11.449% | $207.8524 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.78 | $1,085.9941 | $1,086.00 | $1,085.95 | $1,086.10 |