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 | $21.59 | 4.250% | $22.5076 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $38.78 | 5.195% | $40.7946 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #3 | $178.79 | 7.853% | $192.8304 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
Purchase #4 | $159.65 | 10.596% | $176.5665 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
Purchase #5 | $239.86 | 11.404% | $267.2136 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
Purchase #6 | $47.83 | 11.318% | $53.2434 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
Purchase #7 | $237.62 | 4.412% | $248.1038 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.12 | $1,001.2599 | $1,001.25 | $1,001.25 | $1,001.20 |