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 | $20.99 | 5.510% | $22.1465 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
Purchase #2 | $138.55 | 9.545% | $151.7746 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
Purchase #3 | $164.88 | 9.689% | $180.8552 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
Purchase #4 | $159.91 | 7.845% | $172.4549 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #5 | $45.76 | 3.682% | $47.4449 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
Purchase #6 | $214.83 | 13.825% | $244.5302 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
Purchase #7 | $233.66 | 4.645% | $244.5135 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.58 | $1,063.7198 | $1,063.71 | $1,063.70 | $1,063.70 |