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 | $20.92 | 7.803% | $22.5524 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
Purchase #2 | $158.27 | 5.187% | $166.4795 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #3 | $120.76 | 10.739% | $133.7284 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
Purchase #4 | $245.63 | 5.334% | $258.7319 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
Purchase #5 | $232.54 | 10.429% | $256.7916 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #6 | $152.59 | 6.329% | $162.2474 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
Purchase #7 | $243.97 | 13.736% | $277.4817 | $277.48 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,174.68 | $1,278.0129 | $1,278.01 | $1,278.10 | $1,278.00 |