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 | $18.93 | 13.768% | $21.5363 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.55 | 3.460% | $148.5168 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #3 | $203.47 | 9.168% | $222.1241 | $222.12 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
Purchase #4 | $225.61 | 5.515% | $238.0524 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
Purchase #5 | $72.63 | 5.791% | $76.836 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
Purchase #6 | $34.45 | 10.196% | $37.9625 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
Purchase #7 | $249.80 | 12.106% | $280.0408 | $280.04 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.44 | $1,025.0689 | $1,025.07 | $1,025.05 | $1,025.00 |