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 | $19.73 | 9.359% | $21.5765 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
Purchase #2 | $203.33 | 3.199% | $209.8345 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
Purchase #3 | $222.79 | 13.495% | $252.8555 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
Purchase #4 | $28.99 | 5.810% | $30.6743 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
Purchase #5 | $33.47 | 5.432% | $35.2881 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
Purchase #6 | $247.61 | 9.363% | $270.7937 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #7 | $31.41 | 3.525% | $32.5172 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.33 | $853.5398 | $853.54 | $853.55 | $853.60 |