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 | $18.78 | 11.803% | $20.9966 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #2 | $125.78 | 4.314% | $131.2061 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
Purchase #3 | $156.66 | 7.750% | $168.8012 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
Purchase #4 | $9.46 | 3.795% | $9.819 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
Purchase #5 | $225.71 | 5.269% | $237.6027 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
Purchase #6 | $99.65 | 3.868% | $103.5045 | $103.50 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #7 | $164.83 | 6.557% | $175.6379 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.87 | $847.5680 | $847.57 | $847.55 | $847.50 |