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 | $38.85 | 5.120% | $40.8391 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $21.38 | 3.607% | $22.1512 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
Purchase #3 | $222.43 | 11.534% | $248.0851 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
Purchase #4 | $60.88 | 6.456% | $64.8104 | $64.81 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
Purchase #5 | $114.41 | 12.290% | $128.471 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #6 | $222.96 | 5.648% | $235.5528 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
Purchase #7 | $245.70 | 12.533% | $276.4936 | $276.49 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $926.61 | $1,016.4032 | $1,016.40 | $1,016.40 | $1,016.50 |