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 | $21.80 | 3.370% | $22.5347 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.87 | 3.858% | $251.2013 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
Purchase #3 | $186.69 | 3.612% | $193.4332 | $193.43 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
Purchase #4 | $22.39 | 11.193% | $24.8961 | $24.90 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
Purchase #5 | $25.91 | 9.682% | $28.4186 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #6 | $154.91 | 7.749% | $166.914 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #7 | $185.75 | 8.725% | $201.9567 | $201.96 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.32 | $889.3546 | $889.35 | $889.35 | $889.30 |