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 | $11.31 | 11.392% | $12.5984 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
Purchase #2 | $93.82 | 11.496% | $104.6055 | $104.61 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
Purchase #3 | $165.87 | 3.723% | $172.0453 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #4 | $247.41 | 8.800% | $269.1821 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
Purchase #5 | $36.78 | 6.501% | $39.1711 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
Purchase #6 | $213.65 | 9.681% | $234.3335 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
Purchase #7 | $223.59 | 13.339% | $253.4147 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.43 | $1,085.3506 | $1,085.35 | $1,085.35 | $1,085.30 |