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 | $22.82 | 6.498% | $24.3028 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
Purchase #2 | $149.85 | 4.407% | $156.4539 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #3 | $151.64 | 8.748% | $164.9055 | $164.91 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
Purchase #4 | $193.63 | 12.342% | $217.5278 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
Purchase #5 | $230.93 | 6.644% | $246.273 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
Purchase #6 | $170.32 | 7.519% | $183.1264 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
Purchase #7 | $199.39 | 8.375% | $216.0889 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,118.58 | $1,208.6783 | $1,208.68 | $1,208.70 | $1,208.70 |