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 | $10.79 | 12.288% | $12.1159 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
Purchase #2 | $12.54 | 10.611% | $13.8706 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
Purchase #3 | $143.87 | 10.848% | $159.477 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
Purchase #4 | $217.35 | 8.139% | $235.0401 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
Purchase #5 | $205.61 | 4.626% | $215.1215 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
Purchase #6 | $220.97 | 9.614% | $242.2141 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #7 | $160.87 | 10.281% | $177.409 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.00 | $1,055.2482 | $1,055.25 | $1,055.20 | $1,055.20 |