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 | $20.37 | 5.386% | $21.4671 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.85 | 6.395% | $40.2705 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #3 | $89.37 | 6.102% | $94.8234 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #4 | $145.58 | 7.257% | $156.1447 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
Purchase #5 | $137.71 | 7.680% | $148.2861 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
Purchase #6 | $87.43 | 10.575% | $96.6757 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
Purchase #7 | $201.51 | 10.425% | $222.5174 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.82 | $780.1849 | $780.19 | $780.15 | $780.20 |