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 | 9.475% | $22.4752 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.69 | 13.708% | $248.668 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
Purchase #3 | $245.96 | 6.668% | $262.3606 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
Purchase #4 | $217.34 | 7.279% | $233.1602 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
Purchase #5 | $96.90 | 13.827% | $110.2984 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
Purchase #6 | $175.65 | 13.217% | $198.8657 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #7 | $94.97 | 9.555% | $104.0444 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,070.04 | $1,179.8725 | $1,179.88 | $1,179.85 | $1,180.00 |