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 | $10.38 | 10.226% | $11.4415 | $11.44 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
Purchase #2 | $250.61 | 8.598% | $272.1574 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
Purchase #3 | $129.31 | 7.269% | $138.7095 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #4 | $246.77 | 11.832% | $275.9678 | $275.97 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
Purchase #5 | $187.34 | 6.616% | $199.7344 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
Purchase #6 | $202.36 | 4.736% | $211.9438 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
Purchase #7 | $172.54 | 5.858% | $182.6474 | $182.65 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,199.31 | $1,292.6018 | $1,292.60 | $1,292.60 | $1,292.50 |