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 | $210.60 | 5.718% | $222.6421 | $222.64 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
Purchase #2 | $18.83 | 12.837% | $21.2472 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
Purchase #3 | $16.50 | 4.674% | $17.2712 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #4 | $142.50 | 11.126% | $158.3546 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
Purchase #5 | $42.59 | 8.598% | $46.2519 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
Purchase #6 | $100.77 | 8.170% | $109.0029 | $109.00 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
Purchase #7 | $250.94 | 12.300% | $281.8056 | $281.81 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.73 | $856.5755 | $856.57 | $856.55 | $856.60 |