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 | $19.98 | 11.678% | $22.3133 | $22.31 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
Purchase #2 | $30.53 | 10.628% | $33.7747 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
Purchase #3 | $38.74 | 10.514% | $42.8131 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $228.36 | 11.745% | $255.1809 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #5 | $195.82 | 6.751% | $209.0398 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
Purchase #6 | $157.38 | 9.854% | $172.8882 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #7 | $161.99 | 6.641% | $172.7478 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $832.80 | $908.7578 | $908.75 | $908.75 | $908.70 |