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 | $18.93 | 13.601% | $21.5047 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.73 | 10.202% | $144.0671 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
Purchase #3 | $208.87 | 7.221% | $223.9525 | $223.95 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
Purchase #4 | $138.37 | 13.746% | $157.3903 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
Purchase #5 | $186.65 | 12.252% | $209.5184 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #6 | $81.73 | 8.385% | $88.5831 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
Purchase #7 | $157.48 | 9.663% | $172.6973 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.76 | $1,017.7134 | $1,017.71 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.80 |