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 | $20.45 | 8.588% | $22.2062 | $22.21 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
Purchase #2 | $238.71 | 11.563% | $266.312 | $266.31 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
Purchase #3 | $172.48 | 4.689% | $180.5676 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $163.70 | 7.725% | $176.3458 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
Purchase #5 | $212.70 | 4.539% | $222.3545 | $222.35 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
Purchase #6 | $75.36 | 9.763% | $82.7174 | $82.72 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #7 | $173.70 | 3.307% | $179.4443 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.10 | $1,129.9478 | $1,129.95 | $1,129.90 | $1,129.90 |