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 | $21.36 | 5.752% | $22.5886 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
Purchase #2 | $171.72 | 6.470% | $182.8303 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
Purchase #3 | $24.30 | 11.266% | $27.0376 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
Purchase #4 | $229.50 | 12.226% | $257.5587 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
Purchase #5 | $210.67 | 12.379% | $236.7488 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
Purchase #6 | $241.25 | 7.301% | $258.8637 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
Purchase #7 | $180.46 | 11.712% | $201.5955 | $201.60 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.26 | $1,187.2232 | $1,187.23 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.20 |