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 | 8.279% | $13.5349 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
Purchase #2 | $126.42 | 7.721% | $136.1809 | $136.18 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
Purchase #3 | $124.80 | 5.672% | $131.8787 | $131.88 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
Purchase #4 | $214.44 | 3.184% | $221.2678 | $221.27 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
Purchase #5 | $135.64 | 6.868% | $144.9558 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
Purchase #6 | $119.71 | 8.307% | $129.6543 | $129.65 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
Purchase #7 | $200.96 | 3.219% | $207.4289 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.47 | $984.9013 | $984.90 | $984.95 | $985.00 |