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 | $20.68 | 13.845% | $23.5431 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.62 | 13.312% | $174.0699 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
Purchase #3 | $221.75 | 11.416% | $247.065 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
Purchase #4 | $9.54 | 3.336% | $9.8583 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
Purchase #5 | $122.45 | 3.576% | $126.8288 | $126.83 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
Purchase #6 | $246.97 | 11.642% | $275.7222 | $275.72 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
Purchase #7 | $44.49 | 12.564% | $50.0797 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.50 | $907.1670 | $907.17 | $907.15 | $907.20 |