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 | $20.25 | 12.186% | $22.7177 | $22.72 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
Purchase #2 | $125.78 | 11.772% | $140.5868 | $140.59 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
Purchase #3 | $180.35 | 11.338% | $200.7981 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #4 | $240.76 | 8.830% | $262.0191 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
Purchase #5 | $242.76 | 7.642% | $261.3117 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #6 | $98.31 | 4.573% | $102.8057 | $102.81 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
Purchase #7 | $56.55 | 4.772% | $59.2486 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.76 | $1,049.4877 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.40 |