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 | $11.99 | 7.272% | $12.8619 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
Purchase #2 | $174.50 | 11.570% | $194.6897 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
Purchase #3 | $194.59 | 10.447% | $214.9188 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
Purchase #4 | $198.85 | 5.840% | $210.4628 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
Purchase #5 | $69.32 | 13.636% | $78.7725 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #6 | $227.55 | 9.395% | $248.9283 | $248.93 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
Purchase #7 | $38.32 | 6.606% | $40.8514 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.12 | $1,001.4854 | $1,001.48 | $1,001.45 | $1,001.60 |