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 | $19.39 | 12.687% | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
Purchase #2 | $74.99 | 8.779% | $81.5734 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #3 | $215.25 | 5.804% | $227.7431 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
Purchase #4 | $90.63 | 3.773% | $94.0495 | $94.05 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
Purchase #5 | $50.82 | 4.413% | $53.0627 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
Purchase #6 | $235.69 | 5.639% | $248.9806 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
Purchase #7 | $210.75 | 4.369% | $219.9577 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.52 | $947.2170 | $947.21 | $947.20 | $947.30 |