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 | $21.94 | 7.176% | $23.5144 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $227.94 | 9.221% | $248.9583 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
Purchase #3 | $238.50 | 5.833% | $252.4117 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
Purchase #4 | $229.54 | 12.221% | $257.5921 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
Purchase #5 | $233.93 | 12.871% | $264.0391 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
Purchase #6 | $131.91 | 4.284% | $137.561 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
Purchase #7 | $6.37 | 11.545% | $7.1054 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.13 | $1,191.1820 | $1,191.18 | $1,191.15 | $1,191.20 |