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 | $21.50 | 4.631% | $22.4957 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $74.56 | 7.245% | $79.9619 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
Purchase #3 | $218.98 | 4.414% | $228.6458 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
Purchase #4 | $197.81 | 11.410% | $220.3801 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #5 | $144.27 | 13.749% | $164.1057 | $164.11 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
Purchase #6 | $131.91 | 13.109% | $149.2021 | $149.20 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
Purchase #7 | $104.74 | 3.801% | $108.7212 | $108.72 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $893.77 | $973.5125 | $973.52 | $973.50 | $973.50 |