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 | $19.44 | 9.776% | $21.3405 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
Purchase #2 | $119.98 | 9.395% | $131.2521 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
Purchase #3 | $27.47 | 5.650% | $29.0221 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
Purchase #4 | $25.97 | 3.587% | $26.9015 | $26.90 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
Purchase #5 | $182.79 | 9.228% | $199.6579 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
Purchase #6 | $33.45 | 4.222% | $34.8623 | $34.86 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
Purchase #7 | $177.95 | 9.723% | $195.2521 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $587.05 | $638.2885 | $638.28 | $638.25 | $638.40 |