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 | $21.65 | 8.667% | $23.5264 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.36 | 12.524% | $272.7132 | $272.71 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
Purchase #3 | $217.98 | 5.775% | $230.5683 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
Purchase #4 | $207.37 | 5.149% | $218.0475 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
Purchase #5 | $196.66 | 6.546% | $209.5334 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
Purchase #6 | $52.67 | 4.621% | $55.1039 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #7 | $192.82 | 11.758% | $215.4918 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,131.51 | $1,224.9845 | $1,224.98 | $1,225.00 | $1,224.90 |