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 | $20.99 | 7.704% | $22.6071 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
Purchase #2 | $227.65 | 11.738% | $254.3716 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
Purchase #3 | $142.50 | 10.844% | $157.9527 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
Purchase #4 | $84.85 | 8.512% | $92.0724 | $92.07 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
Purchase #5 | $235.90 | 8.155% | $255.1376 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
Purchase #6 | $97.91 | 11.248% | $108.9229 | $108.92 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
Purchase #7 | $236.69 | 6.227% | $251.4287 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.49 | $1,142.4930 | $1,142.49 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.50 |