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 | $20.81 | 12.722% | $23.4574 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.73 | 13.452% | $190.293 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #3 | $76.59 | 11.172% | $85.1466 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #4 | $228.82 | 6.725% | $244.2081 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
Purchase #5 | $149.88 | 8.230% | $162.2151 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #6 | $140.53 | 3.393% | $145.2982 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
Purchase #7 | $216.80 | 13.806% | $246.7314 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.16 | $1,097.3498 | $1,097.36 | $1,097.35 | $1,097.30 |