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 | 8.840% | $22.8455 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
Purchase #2 | $100.94 | 4.527% | $105.5096 | $105.51 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
Purchase #3 | $130.40 | 5.760% | $137.911 | $137.91 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
Purchase #4 | $201.46 | 10.600% | $222.8148 | $222.81 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
Purchase #5 | $204.81 | 3.156% | $211.2738 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
Purchase #6 | $177.33 | 6.717% | $189.2413 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
Purchase #7 | $168.43 | 12.168% | $188.9246 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.36 | $1,078.5206 | $1,078.51 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.40 |