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 | $19.50 | 12.689% | $21.9744 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
Purchase #2 | $129.48 | 9.369% | $141.611 | $141.61 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
Purchase #3 | $135.41 | 3.567% | $140.2401 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
Purchase #4 | $83.52 | 13.504% | $94.7985 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #5 | $233.54 | 7.584% | $251.2517 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
Purchase #6 | $137.33 | 5.729% | $145.1976 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
Purchase #7 | $241.29 | 10.513% | $266.6568 | $266.66 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.07 | $1,061.7301 | $1,061.73 | $1,061.70 | $1,061.80 |