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 | $12.25 | 5.301% | $12.8994 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
Purchase #2 | $35.31 | 10.385% | $38.9769 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
Purchase #3 | $243.60 | 11.412% | $271.3996 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
Purchase #4 | $127.95 | 11.147% | $142.2126 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
Purchase #5 | $227.58 | 13.410% | $258.0985 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
Purchase #6 | $119.53 | 3.577% | $123.8056 | $123.81 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
Purchase #7 | $35.26 | 12.764% | $39.7606 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.48 | $887.1532 | $887.16 | $887.15 | $887.20 |