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 | $10.44 | 9.866% | $11.47 | $11.47 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.68 | 11.805% | $278.0367 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
Purchase #3 | $198.35 | 8.693% | $215.5926 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #4 | $228.91 | 5.373% | $241.2093 | $241.21 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
Purchase #5 | $12.25 | 9.316% | $13.3912 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
Purchase #6 | $163.66 | 5.530% | $172.7104 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #7 | $128.62 | 10.746% | $142.4415 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.91 | $1,074.8517 | $1,074.85 | $1,074.85 | $1,074.80 |