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 | $19.60 | 9.146% | $21.3926 | $21.39 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
Purchase #2 | $207.50 | 6.835% | $221.6826 | $221.68 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
Purchase #3 | $83.70 | 13.250% | $94.7903 | $94.79 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #4 | $236.29 | 8.759% | $256.9866 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
Purchase #5 | $16.70 | 8.582% | $18.1332 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
Purchase #6 | $215.71 | 6.824% | $230.4301 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
Purchase #7 | $242.26 | 5.632% | $255.9041 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.76 | $1,099.3195 | $1,099.31 | $1,099.40 | $1,099.30 |