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 | $19.54 | 10.249% | $21.5427 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.94 | 11.264% | $166.8292 | $166.83 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
Purchase #3 | $203.83 | 4.573% | $213.1511 | $213.15 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
Purchase #4 | $56.62 | 7.271% | $60.7368 | $60.74 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
Purchase #5 | $84.60 | 10.694% | $93.6471 | $93.65 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
Purchase #6 | $29.72 | 4.735% | $31.1272 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
Purchase #7 | $236.51 | 12.630% | $266.3812 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.76 | $853.4153 | $853.42 | $853.50 | $853.30 |