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 | $21.45 | 3.338% | $22.166 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
Purchase #2 | $26.84 | 3.367% | $27.7437 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
Purchase #3 | $45.46 | 4.285% | $47.408 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #4 | $186.76 | 6.519% | $198.9349 | $198.93 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
Purchase #5 | $214.28 | 3.733% | $222.2791 | $222.28 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
Purchase #6 | $227.62 | 5.447% | $240.0185 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #7 | $128.40 | 13.217% | $145.3706 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $850.81 | $903.9208 | $903.92 | $903.90 | $903.90 |