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 | $22.88 | 6.239% | $24.3075 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
Purchase #2 | $248.57 | 12.132% | $278.7265 | $278.73 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
Purchase #3 | $246.50 | 4.392% | $257.3263 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
Purchase #4 | $205.56 | 5.554% | $216.9768 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
Purchase #5 | $46.58 | 6.433% | $49.5765 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #6 | $230.41 | 5.874% | $243.9443 | $243.94 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
Purchase #7 | $213.82 | 3.215% | $220.6943 | $220.69 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,214.32 | $1,291.5522 | $1,291.56 | $1,291.65 | $1,291.50 |