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 | $22.74 | 5.556% | $24.0034 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Purchase #2 | $11.81 | 5.401% | $12.4479 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
Purchase #3 | $235.46 | 5.203% | $247.711 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #4 | $87.39 | 10.155% | $96.2645 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
Purchase #5 | $200.34 | 4.297% | $208.9486 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
Purchase #6 | $240.52 | 8.432% | $260.8006 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
Purchase #7 | $181.77 | 12.731% | $204.9111 | $204.91 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.03 | $1,055.0871 | $1,055.08 | $1,055.05 | $1,055.00 |