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 | $20.81 | 5.693% | $21.9947 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
Purchase #2 | $30.62 | 10.233% | $33.7533 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
Purchase #3 | $150.52 | 5.242% | $158.4103 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #4 | $203.59 | 7.145% | $218.1365 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
Purchase #5 | $249.97 | 9.540% | $273.8171 | $273.82 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
Purchase #6 | $77.41 | 4.352% | $80.7789 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #7 | $245.37 | 3.184% | $253.1826 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.29 | $1,040.0734 | $1,040.07 | $1,040.10 | $1,040.10 |