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 | $20.54 | 4.638% | $21.4926 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $221.40 | 11.216% | $246.2322 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
Purchase #3 | $120.65 | 10.699% | $133.5583 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
Purchase #4 | $247.99 | 3.601% | $256.9201 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #5 | $158.41 | 5.402% | $166.9673 | $166.97 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
Purchase #6 | $68.29 | 10.808% | $75.6708 | $75.67 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
Purchase #7 | $96.45 | 5.112% | $101.3805 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.73 | $1,002.2218 | $1,002.22 | $1,002.20 | $1,002.30 |