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 | $20.33 | 10.573% | $22.4795 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.64 | 11.482% | $146.7549 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
Purchase #3 | $201.77 | 13.264% | $228.5328 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
Purchase #4 | $236.29 | 4.778% | $247.5799 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #5 | $246.91 | 5.583% | $260.695 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #6 | $221.55 | 12.695% | $249.6758 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #7 | $224.78 | 8.160% | $243.122 | $243.12 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,283.27 | $1,398.8399 | $1,398.84 | $1,398.90 | $1,398.90 |