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 | $19.64 | 9.478% | $21.5015 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $227.31 | 5.123% | $238.9551 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
Purchase #3 | $162.43 | 5.449% | $171.2808 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
Purchase #4 | $230.69 | 10.680% | $255.3277 | $255.33 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #5 | $53.30 | 10.275% | $58.7766 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #6 | $39.84 | 8.832% | $43.3587 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
Purchase #7 | $231.33 | 4.186% | $241.0135 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.54 | $1,030.2139 | $1,030.22 | $1,030.25 | $1,030.30 |