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 | $20.71 | 8.822% | $22.537 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.78 | 4.821% | $102.494 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
Purchase #3 | $59.39 | 9.172% | $64.8373 | $64.84 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
Purchase #4 | $35.62 | 4.718% | $37.3006 | $37.30 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #5 | $130.81 | 13.293% | $148.1986 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #6 | $237.91 | 7.855% | $256.5978 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #7 | $207.88 | 9.441% | $227.506 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.10 | $859.4713 | $859.48 | $859.50 | $859.40 |