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 | $21.48 | 4.386% | $22.4221 | $22.42 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
Purchase #2 | $178.62 | 3.641% | $185.1236 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #3 | $100.90 | 11.269% | $112.2704 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
Purchase #4 | $46.38 | 4.576% | $48.5023 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #5 | $249.90 | 10.730% | $276.7143 | $276.71 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
Purchase #6 | $177.94 | 5.154% | $187.111 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
Purchase #7 | $225.56 | 5.580% | $238.1462 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.78 | $1,070.2899 | $1,070.28 | $1,070.20 | $1,070.20 |