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 | $20.99 | 6.393% | $22.3319 | $22.33 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
Purchase #2 | $197.91 | 8.839% | $215.4033 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #3 | $24.66 | 12.828% | $27.8234 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #4 | $100.42 | 5.614% | $106.0576 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
Purchase #5 | $248.91 | 12.845% | $280.8825 | $280.88 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
Purchase #6 | $161.86 | 3.572% | $167.6416 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
Purchase #7 | $241.28 | 13.519% | $273.8986 | $273.90 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.03 | $1,094.0389 | $1,094.03 | $1,094.05 | $1,094.00 |