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 | $22.31 | 8.528% | $24.2126 | $24.21 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
Purchase #2 | $146.44 | 12.723% | $165.0716 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #3 | $213.92 | 6.850% | $228.5735 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
Purchase #4 | $61.36 | 8.248% | $66.421 | $66.42 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
Purchase #5 | $195.44 | 7.549% | $210.1938 | $210.19 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #6 | $125.95 | 11.616% | $140.5804 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
Purchase #7 | $168.31 | 5.151% | $176.9796 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.73 | $1,012.0325 | $1,012.02 | $1,012.00 | $1,012.10 |