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 | $20.86 | 3.106% | $21.5079 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $134.72 | 10.573% | $148.9639 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
Purchase #3 | $165.38 | 8.628% | $179.649 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
Purchase #4 | $73.80 | 9.530% | $80.8331 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #5 | $5.94 | 6.764% | $6.3418 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
Purchase #6 | $82.53 | 7.249% | $88.5126 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #7 | $11.28 | 8.180% | $12.2027 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $494.51 | $538.0110 | $538.00 | $538.00 | $537.90 |