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 | $20.48 | 4.225% | $21.3453 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
Purchase #2 | $16.48 | 10.518% | $18.2134 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #3 | $146.66 | 11.392% | $163.3675 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
Purchase #4 | $78.63 | 11.582% | $87.7369 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
Purchase #5 | $185.28 | 6.371% | $197.0842 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
Purchase #6 | $246.65 | 6.655% | $263.0646 | $263.06 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
Purchase #7 | $187.70 | 5.112% | $197.2952 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $881.88 | $948.1071 | $948.11 | $948.10 | $948.10 |