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 | $20.81 | 11.323% | $23.1663 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
Purchase #2 | $25.43 | 11.181% | $28.2733 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
Purchase #3 | $78.30 | 11.376% | $87.2074 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #4 | $28.86 | 8.564% | $31.3316 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
Purchase #5 | $39.66 | 6.298% | $42.1578 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #6 | $119.38 | 13.722% | $135.7613 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
Purchase #7 | $89.86 | 7.224% | $96.3515 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $402.30 | $444.2492 | $444.25 | $444.20 | $444.40 |