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 | $18.99 | 11.670% | $21.2061 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
Purchase #2 | $142.51 | 6.175% | $151.31 | $151.31 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
Purchase #3 | $25.62 | 8.735% | $27.8579 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
Purchase #4 | $190.69 | 11.448% | $212.5202 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #5 | $45.33 | 11.534% | $50.5584 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #6 | $174.25 | 3.134% | $179.711 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
Purchase #7 | $232.81 | 7.534% | $250.3499 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.20 | $893.5135 | $893.52 | $893.45 | $893.50 |