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 | $20.42 | 3.708% | $21.1772 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
Purchase #2 | $210.94 | 3.475% | $218.2702 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #3 | $149.75 | 8.361% | $162.2706 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
Purchase #4 | $23.40 | 6.325% | $24.8801 | $24.88 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
Purchase #5 | $36.94 | 5.348% | $38.9156 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #6 | $132.29 | 13.507% | $150.1584 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
Purchase #7 | $111.85 | 7.167% | $119.8663 | $119.87 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $685.59 | $735.5384 | $735.55 | $735.50 | $735.70 |