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 | $20.73 | 5.302% | $21.8291 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
Purchase #2 | $76.28 | 8.870% | $83.046 | $83.05 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
Purchase #3 | $215.42 | 11.107% | $239.3467 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
Purchase #4 | $134.86 | 3.372% | $139.4075 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #5 | $149.57 | 5.251% | $157.4239 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
Purchase #6 | $129.53 | 10.852% | $143.5866 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 10.490% | $277.1421 | $277.14 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.22 | $1,061.7819 | $1,061.79 | $1,061.80 | $1,061.60 |