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 | $9.43 | 11.825% | $10.5451 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
Purchase #2 | $112.53 | 11.800% | $125.8085 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
Purchase #3 | $211.27 | 11.706% | $236.0013 | $236.00 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
Purchase #4 | $61.36 | 13.370% | $69.5638 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
Purchase #5 | $130.61 | 10.580% | $144.4285 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
Purchase #6 | $180.49 | 9.136% | $196.9796 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
Purchase #7 | $234.78 | 12.120% | $263.2353 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.47 | $1,046.5621 | $1,046.57 | $1,046.60 | $1,046.50 |