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 | $21.25 | 3.213% | $21.9328 | $21.93 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
Purchase #2 | $199.51 | 11.843% | $223.138 | $223.14 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
Purchase #3 | $63.84 | 5.482% | $67.3397 | $67.34 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
Purchase #4 | $249.29 | 12.478% | $280.3964 | $280.40 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
Purchase #5 | $115.39 | 3.579% | $119.5198 | $119.52 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
Purchase #6 | $188.68 | 5.838% | $199.6951 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
Purchase #7 | $212.93 | 11.508% | $237.434 | $237.43 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.89 | $1,149.4558 | $1,149.46 | $1,149.50 | $1,149.30 |