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 | $12.45 | 3.473% | $12.8824 | $12.88 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
Purchase #2 | $143.27 | 3.778% | $148.6827 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #3 | $248.49 | 5.174% | $261.3469 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
Purchase #4 | $168.69 | 8.734% | $183.4234 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
Purchase #5 | $224.79 | 13.188% | $254.4353 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
Purchase #6 | $85.66 | 4.405% | $89.4333 | $89.43 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
Purchase #7 | $203.81 | 13.513% | $231.3508 | $231.35 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.16 | $1,181.5548 | $1,181.55 | $1,181.60 | $1,181.50 |