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 | $21.79 | 3.154% | $22.4773 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $152.93 | 6.155% | $162.3428 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #3 | $138.75 | 8.725% | $150.8559 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
Purchase #4 | $50.90 | 8.194% | $55.0707 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
Purchase #5 | $178.51 | 5.178% | $187.7532 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
Purchase #6 | $180.34 | 4.515% | $188.4824 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $236.33 | 5.136% | $248.4679 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.55 | $1,015.4502 | $1,015.45 | $1,015.45 | $1,015.60 |