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 | $11.59 | 11.741% | $12.9508 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
Purchase #2 | $167.53 | 10.563% | $185.2262 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #3 | $29.53 | 9.169% | $32.2376 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
Purchase #4 | $30.92 | 7.732% | $33.3107 | $33.31 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #5 | $154.33 | 9.670% | $169.2537 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
Purchase #6 | $249.54 | 7.770% | $268.9293 | $268.93 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
Purchase #7 | $244.26 | 4.297% | $254.7559 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.70 | $956.6642 | $956.67 | $956.70 | $956.70 |