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 | $11.55 | 3.792% | $11.988 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Purchase #2 | $8.82 | 9.675% | $9.6733 | $9.67 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
Purchase #3 | $231.48 | 8.353% | $250.8155 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #4 | $106.84 | 3.154% | $110.2097 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
Purchase #5 | $232.64 | 4.321% | $242.6924 | $242.69 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
Purchase #6 | $188.35 | 5.155% | $198.0594 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
Purchase #7 | $239.61 | 6.178% | $254.4131 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.29 | $1,077.8514 | $1,077.85 | $1,077.80 | $1,077.90 |