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 | $21.33 | 5.279% | $22.456 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.72 | 6.158% | $87.8139 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
Purchase #3 | $244.69 | 6.807% | $261.346 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
Purchase #4 | $67.95 | 5.144% | $71.4453 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
Purchase #5 | $123.79 | 5.673% | $130.8126 | $130.81 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
Purchase #6 | $219.51 | 8.846% | $238.9279 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
Purchase #7 | $105.61 | 6.794% | $112.7851 | $112.79 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $865.60 | $925.5868 | $925.60 | $925.60 | $925.50 |