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 | $20.65 | 5.305% | $21.7455 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
Purchase #2 | $134.48 | 10.446% | $148.5278 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
Purchase #3 | $243.36 | 10.785% | $269.6064 | $269.61 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
Purchase #4 | $49.39 | 13.172% | $55.8957 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
Purchase #5 | $247.48 | 13.283% | $280.3528 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
Purchase #6 | $235.87 | 11.253% | $262.4125 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #7 | $207.81 | 6.724% | $221.7831 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.04 | $1,260.3238 | $1,260.33 | $1,260.35 | $1,260.30 |