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 | $19.40 | 10.746% | $21.4847 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $30.64 | 13.589% | $34.8037 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #3 | $162.59 | 9.615% | $178.223 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
Purchase #4 | $136.50 | 6.852% | $145.853 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
Purchase #5 | $42.50 | 7.211% | $45.5647 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #6 | $205.93 | 13.185% | $233.0819 | $233.08 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
Purchase #7 | $48.81 | 3.567% | $50.5511 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $646.37 | $709.5621 | $709.54 | $709.55 | $709.70 |