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 | $21.54 | 3.463% | $22.2859 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
Purchase #2 | $106.43 | 8.212% | $115.17 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
Purchase #3 | $246.64 | 6.851% | $263.5373 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
Purchase #4 | $228.51 | 4.493% | $238.777 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #5 | $179.83 | 8.465% | $195.0526 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
Purchase #6 | $126.65 | 5.328% | $133.3979 | $133.40 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
Purchase #7 | $80.90 | 12.635% | $91.1217 | $91.12 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.50 | $1,059.3424 | $1,059.35 | $1,059.35 | $1,059.40 |