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 | $21.67 | 8.259% | $23.4597 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.27 | 12.266% | $92.3612 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
Purchase #3 | $206.54 | 5.400% | $217.6932 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
Purchase #4 | $155.66 | 13.611% | $176.8469 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
Purchase #5 | $187.89 | 8.142% | $203.188 | $203.19 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
Purchase #6 | $230.54 | 8.384% | $249.8685 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
Purchase #7 | $156.78 | 11.765% | $175.2252 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.35 | $1,138.6427 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.70 |