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 | $22.90 | 5.563% | $24.1739 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
Purchase #2 | $245.97 | 13.407% | $278.9472 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
Purchase #3 | $79.59 | 6.286% | $84.593 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
Purchase #4 | $112.41 | 7.237% | $120.5451 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
Purchase #5 | $114.27 | 9.369% | $124.976 | $124.98 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Purchase #6 | $189.57 | 11.683% | $211.7175 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
Purchase #7 | $139.89 | 13.502% | $158.7779 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.60 | $1,003.7306 | $1,003.74 | $1,003.75 | $1,003.70 |