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 | $20.84 | 7.492% | $22.4013 | $22.40 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
Purchase #2 | $90.52 | 7.581% | $97.3823 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
Purchase #3 | $249.50 | 3.433% | $258.0653 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
Purchase #4 | $229.85 | 4.760% | $240.7909 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #5 | $158.55 | 12.796% | $178.8381 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
Purchase #6 | $249.52 | 7.597% | $268.476 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #7 | $166.58 | 6.833% | $177.9624 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,165.36 | $1,243.9163 | $1,243.92 | $1,243.95 | $1,244.00 |