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 | $21.70 | 3.168% | $22.3875 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
Purchase #2 | $205.56 | 5.798% | $217.4784 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #3 | $248.40 | 6.527% | $264.6131 | $264.61 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
Purchase #4 | $45.69 | 11.397% | $50.8973 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
Purchase #5 | $190.85 | 4.589% | $199.6081 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #6 | $109.32 | 5.314% | $115.1293 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
Purchase #7 | $199.68 | 10.860% | $221.3652 | $221.37 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.20 | $1,091.4789 | $1,091.49 | $1,091.50 | $1,091.50 |