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 | $21.89 | 3.379% | $22.6297 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
Purchase #2 | $237.49 | 5.168% | $249.7635 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
Purchase #3 | $233.25 | 10.307% | $257.2911 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #4 | $15.47 | 5.255% | $16.2829 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #5 | $75.42 | 5.130% | $79.289 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
Purchase #6 | $176.47 | 13.564% | $200.4064 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #7 | $207.52 | 7.226% | $222.5154 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.51 | $1,048.1780 | $1,048.18 | $1,048.20 | $1,048.20 |