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 | $21.71 | 8.323% | $23.5169 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.40 | 11.853% | $176.0566 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
Purchase #3 | $211.96 | 11.694% | $236.7466 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
Purchase #4 | $148.25 | 7.197% | $158.9196 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #5 | $250.50 | 5.518% | $264.3226 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
Purchase #6 | $118.85 | 9.790% | $130.4854 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
Purchase #7 | $139.35 | 7.810% | $150.2332 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.02 | $1,140.2809 | $1,140.29 | $1,140.25 | $1,140.20 |