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 | $12.89 | 4.486% | $13.4682 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.73 | 11.299% | $158.8571 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
Purchase #3 | $141.64 | 13.543% | $160.8223 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #4 | $234.89 | 3.361% | $242.7847 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.64 | 7.185% | $136.8109 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
Purchase #6 | $154.25 | 3.638% | $159.8616 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
Purchase #7 | $45.60 | 6.357% | $48.4988 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $859.64 | $921.1036 | $921.10 | $921.05 | $921.20 |