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 | $20.64 | 5.489% | $21.7729 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
Purchase #2 | $183.80 | 11.534% | $204.9995 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Purchase #3 | $216.52 | 4.262% | $225.7481 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
Purchase #4 | $12.38 | 4.193% | $12.8991 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
Purchase #5 | $104.55 | 12.361% | $117.4734 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
Purchase #6 | $226.66 | 10.288% | $249.9788 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $243.28 | 11.192% | $270.5079 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.83 | $1,103.3797 | $1,103.38 | $1,103.35 | $1,103.40 |