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 | $19.60 | 11.222% | $21.7995 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #2 | $246.99 | 11.168% | $274.5738 | $274.57 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
Purchase #3 | $14.49 | 7.390% | $15.5608 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
Purchase #4 | $35.50 | 4.837% | $37.2171 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #5 | $184.82 | 7.337% | $198.3802 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #6 | $239.82 | 3.778% | $248.8804 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
Purchase #7 | $241.56 | 3.642% | $250.3576 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.78 | $1,046.7694 | $1,046.77 | $1,046.75 | $1,046.90 |