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 | $22.62 | 8.625% | $24.571 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
Purchase #2 | $221.47 | 8.356% | $239.976 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #3 | $146.46 | 3.318% | $151.3195 | $151.32 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
Purchase #4 | $32.95 | 13.225% | $37.3076 | $37.31 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #5 | $229.32 | 8.489% | $248.787 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
Purchase #6 | $169.34 | 4.622% | $177.1669 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
Purchase #7 | $210.98 | 7.582% | $226.9765 | $226.98 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.14 | $1,106.1045 | $1,106.12 | $1,106.10 | $1,106.20 |