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 | $19.81 | 8.483% | $21.4905 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $211.81 | 12.686% | $238.6802 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #3 | $246.84 | 10.430% | $272.5854 | $272.59 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
Purchase #4 | $184.96 | 8.461% | $200.6095 | $200.61 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #5 | $26.95 | 3.327% | $27.8466 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #6 | $183.66 | 6.287% | $195.2067 | $195.21 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
Purchase #7 | $178.57 | 5.136% | $187.7414 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,052.60 | $1,144.1603 | $1,144.17 | $1,144.20 | $1,144.10 |