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 | $21.36 | 5.330% | $22.4985 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $161.70 | 4.110% | $168.3459 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
Purchase #3 | $51.84 | 6.842% | $55.3869 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #4 | $21.50 | 3.767% | $22.3099 | $22.31 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
Purchase #5 | $20.26 | 13.220% | $22.9384 | $22.94 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
Purchase #6 | $134.61 | 8.274% | $145.7476 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
Purchase #7 | $35.99 | 11.520% | $40.136 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $447.26 | $477.3632 | $477.38 | $477.40 | $477.20 |