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 | $21.83 | 11.636% | $24.3701 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $125.38 | 12.126% | $140.5836 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
Purchase #3 | $97.82 | 12.860% | $110.3997 | $110.40 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
Purchase #4 | $219.86 | 9.612% | $240.9929 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
Purchase #5 | $213.25 | 9.592% | $233.7049 | $233.70 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
Purchase #6 | $81.80 | 9.723% | $89.7534 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
Purchase #7 | $212.59 | 13.245% | $240.7475 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.53 | $1,080.5521 | $1,080.54 | $1,080.55 | $1,080.60 |