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 | $19.95 | 5.606% | $21.0684 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
Purchase #2 | $54.46 | 12.706% | $61.3797 | $61.38 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
Purchase #3 | $243.58 | 13.542% | $276.5656 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
Purchase #4 | $111.57 | 11.602% | $124.5144 | $124.51 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
Purchase #5 | $162.78 | 11.396% | $181.3304 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
Purchase #6 | $201.68 | 10.493% | $222.8423 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
Purchase #7 | $189.58 | 10.695% | $209.8556 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.60 | $1,097.5564 | $1,097.56 | $1,097.55 | $1,097.60 |