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 | $19.96 | 9.704% | $21.8969 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
Purchase #2 | $9.62 | 12.696% | $10.8414 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
Purchase #3 | $42.45 | 3.808% | $44.0665 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
Purchase #4 | $83.97 | 6.786% | $89.6682 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
Purchase #5 | $69.98 | 12.179% | $78.5029 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #6 | $171.99 | 3.826% | $178.5703 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
Purchase #7 | $38.35 | 6.188% | $40.7231 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $436.32 | $464.2693 | $464.27 | $464.20 | $464.30 |