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 | $20.72 | 4.791% | $21.7127 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #2 | $129.97 | 9.630% | $142.4861 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $39.50 | 13.422% | $44.8017 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
Purchase #4 | $124.97 | 10.563% | $138.1706 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
Purchase #5 | $87.75 | 11.652% | $97.9746 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
Purchase #6 | $15.27 | 7.695% | $16.445 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
Purchase #7 | $144.62 | 12.764% | $163.0793 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $562.80 | $624.6700 | $624.67 | $624.65 | $624.70 |