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 | $10.78 | 9.250% | $11.7772 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
Purchase #2 | $20.88 | 3.371% | $21.5839 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
Purchase #3 | $179.70 | 12.588% | $202.3206 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
Purchase #4 | $233.61 | 4.617% | $244.3958 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #5 | $248.48 | 10.125% | $273.6386 | $273.64 | $273.65 | $273.60 |
Purchase #6 | $224.85 | 4.153% | $234.188 | $234.19 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
Purchase #7 | $55.83 | 6.673% | $59.5555 | $59.56 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.13 | $1,047.4596 | $1,047.47 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.50 |