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 | $21.85 | 13.572% | $24.8155 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
Purchase #2 | $243.50 | 8.449% | $264.0733 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
Purchase #3 | $196.83 | 7.129% | $210.862 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
Purchase #4 | $244.39 | 3.707% | $253.4495 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
Purchase #5 | $206.35 | 5.556% | $217.8148 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
Purchase #6 | $221.69 | 4.644% | $231.9853 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
Purchase #7 | $11.44 | 10.405% | $12.6303 | $12.63 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,146.05 | $1,215.6307 | $1,215.63 | $1,215.60 | $1,215.60 |