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 | $19.73 | 10.868% | $21.8743 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
Purchase #2 | $235.52 | 12.616% | $265.2332 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
Purchase #3 | $197.27 | 7.482% | $212.0297 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
Purchase #4 | $75.58 | 12.245% | $84.8348 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
Purchase #5 | $213.63 | 5.599% | $225.5911 | $225.59 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #6 | $122.80 | 9.707% | $134.7202 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
Purchase #7 | $130.59 | 3.285% | $134.8799 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.12 | $1,079.1632 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.20 | $1,079.10 |