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 | $12.50 | 3.667% | $12.9584 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
Purchase #2 | $219.60 | 8.687% | $238.6767 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #3 | $210.36 | 10.847% | $233.1777 | $233.18 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
Purchase #4 | $101.96 | 3.397% | $105.4236 | $105.42 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
Purchase #5 | $213.53 | 4.424% | $222.9766 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
Purchase #6 | $54.97 | 6.455% | $58.5183 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #7 | $200.49 | 13.863% | $228.2839 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.41 | $1,100.0152 | $1,100.02 | $1,100.05 | $1,100.10 |