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 | $20.96 | 11.263% | $23.3207 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
Purchase #2 | $27.77 | 12.318% | $31.1907 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.96 | 12.383% | $231.464 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
Purchase #4 | $228.71 | 8.745% | $248.7107 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #5 | $117.59 | 5.330% | $123.8575 | $123.86 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
Purchase #6 | $240.45 | 3.346% | $248.4955 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #7 | $146.55 | 6.768% | $156.4685 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.99 | $1,063.5076 | $1,063.51 | $1,063.45 | $1,063.60 |