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 | $20.53 | 8.312% | $22.2365 | $22.24 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
Purchase #2 | $58.51 | 6.844% | $62.5144 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #3 | $90.29 | 11.701% | $100.8548 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
Purchase #4 | $81.51 | 9.771% | $89.4743 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
Purchase #5 | $227.95 | 10.861% | $252.7076 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
Purchase #6 | $221.52 | 12.689% | $249.6287 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
Purchase #7 | $233.38 | 4.181% | $243.1376 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.69 | $1,020.5539 | $1,020.55 | $1,020.55 | $1,020.50 |