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 | $77.40 | 6.540% | $82.462 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $18.59 | 12.808% | $20.971 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
Purchase #3 | $151.52 | 10.597% | $167.5766 | $167.58 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
Purchase #4 | $28.99 | 5.815% | $30.6758 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
Purchase #5 | $104.72 | 4.330% | $109.2544 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
Purchase #6 | $230.87 | 9.618% | $253.0751 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #7 | $243.35 | 5.558% | $256.8754 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $855.44 | $920.8903 | $920.90 | $920.95 | $921.10 |