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 | $20.41 | 11.848% | $22.8282 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
Purchase #2 | $89.38 | 11.424% | $99.5908 | $99.59 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
Purchase #3 | $193.68 | 5.450% | $204.2356 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
Purchase #4 | $218.93 | 4.824% | $229.4912 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
Purchase #5 | $244.72 | 4.843% | $256.5718 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
Purchase #6 | $81.42 | 8.511% | $88.3497 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
Purchase #7 | $133.33 | 5.279% | $140.3685 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.87 | $1,041.4358 | $1,041.44 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.40 |