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 | $21.78 | 7.816% | $23.4823 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $88.77 | 11.412% | $98.9004 | $98.90 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
Purchase #3 | $38.49 | 5.129% | $40.4642 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #4 | $248.68 | 10.248% | $274.1647 | $274.16 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
Purchase #5 | $108.49 | 8.447% | $117.6542 | $117.65 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
Purchase #6 | $227.56 | 10.614% | $251.7132 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
Purchase #7 | $216.74 | 13.535% | $246.0758 | $246.08 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.51 | $1,052.4548 | $1,052.44 | $1,052.45 | $1,052.60 |