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 | $11.37 | 5.400% | $11.984 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Purchase #2 | $105.79 | 3.187% | $109.1615 | $109.16 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
Purchase #3 | $144.81 | 5.149% | $152.2663 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
Purchase #4 | $244.29 | 3.438% | $252.6887 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
Purchase #5 | $145.97 | 3.377% | $150.8994 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #6 | $192.26 | 9.466% | $210.4593 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
Purchase #7 | $198.31 | 10.643% | $219.4161 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.80 | $1,106.8753 | $1,106.88 | $1,106.85 | $1,107.00 |