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 | $19.55 | 8.845% | $21.2792 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #2 | $110.38 | 6.706% | $117.7821 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
Purchase #3 | $64.37 | 13.118% | $72.8141 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #4 | $36.25 | 12.732% | $40.8654 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
Purchase #5 | $17.48 | 3.817% | $18.1472 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
Purchase #6 | $55.66 | 8.125% | $60.1824 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
Purchase #7 | $186.85 | 13.718% | $212.4821 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $490.54 | $543.5525 | $543.55 | $543.60 | $543.60 |