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 | $20.52 | 5.754% | $21.7007 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #2 | $154.53 | 11.359% | $172.0831 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #3 | $142.70 | 13.239% | $161.5921 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
Purchase #4 | $96.70 | 11.387% | $107.7112 | $107.71 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
Purchase #5 | $238.90 | 6.723% | $254.9612 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
Purchase #6 | $166.41 | 5.179% | $175.0284 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
Purchase #7 | $125.43 | 10.208% | $138.2339 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.19 | $1,031.3106 | $1,031.30 | $1,031.35 | $1,031.30 |