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 | $19.95 | 7.185% | $21.3834 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
Purchase #2 | $60.83 | 9.263% | $66.4647 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
Purchase #3 | $115.39 | 13.507% | $130.9757 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
Purchase #4 | $98.73 | 5.177% | $103.8413 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
Purchase #5 | $112.40 | 5.645% | $118.745 | $118.75 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
Purchase #6 | $55.81 | 13.433% | $63.307 | $63.31 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
Purchase #7 | $35.95 | 3.563% | $37.2309 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $499.06 | $541.9480 | $541.95 | $542.00 | $541.90 |