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 | $21.97 | 6.743% | $23.4514 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.83 | 5.350% | $122.0269 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
Purchase #3 | $187.69 | 3.105% | $193.5178 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
Purchase #4 | $111.44 | 12.509% | $125.38 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #5 | $190.33 | 11.216% | $211.6774 | $211.68 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
Purchase #6 | $152.37 | 4.295% | $158.9143 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #7 | $222.64 | 9.516% | $243.8264 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.27 | $1,078.7942 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.85 | $1,078.80 |