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 | $19.78 | 6.698% | $21.1049 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
Purchase #2 | $164.68 | 4.568% | $172.2026 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #3 | $229.47 | 11.707% | $256.3341 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #4 | $197.66 | 7.866% | $213.2079 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
Purchase #5 | $161.89 | 5.598% | $170.9526 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
Purchase #6 | $185.51 | 5.410% | $195.5461 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
Purchase #7 | $144.72 | 10.367% | $159.7231 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,103.71 | $1,189.0713 | $1,189.06 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.00 |