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 | $21.98 | 13.445% | $24.9352 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
Purchase #2 | $187.58 | 12.252% | $210.5623 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
Purchase #3 | $240.44 | 7.296% | $257.9825 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Purchase #4 | $201.59 | 13.801% | $229.4114 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
Purchase #5 | $184.29 | 7.267% | $197.6824 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
Purchase #6 | $162.78 | 10.136% | $179.2794 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #7 | $158.73 | 13.436% | $180.057 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.39 | $1,279.9102 | $1,279.91 | $1,279.95 | $1,280.00 |