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 | $20.65 | 6.615% | $22.016 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.77 | 13.826% | $284.3032 | $284.30 | $284.30 | $284.30 |
Purchase #3 | $77.32 | 12.542% | $87.0175 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
Purchase #4 | $218.73 | 10.126% | $240.8786 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #5 | $114.51 | 12.667% | $129.015 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
Purchase #6 | $68.40 | 10.488% | $75.5738 | $75.57 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
Purchase #7 | $236.39 | 4.477% | $246.9732 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.77 | $1,085.7773 | $1,085.78 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.80 |