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 | $10.51 | 9.461% | $11.5044 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.94 | 10.805% | $178.3296 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
Purchase #3 | $221.60 | 9.517% | $242.6897 | $242.69 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
Purchase #4 | $48.82 | 4.410% | $50.973 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
Purchase #5 | $176.90 | 4.672% | $185.1648 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #6 | $136.37 | 4.524% | $142.5394 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
Purchase #7 | $76.37 | 12.556% | $85.959 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $831.51 | $897.1599 | $897.15 | $897.15 | $897.20 |