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 | $19.72 | 8.457% | $21.3877 | $21.39 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
Purchase #2 | $231.47 | 12.486% | $260.3713 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
Purchase #3 | $14.70 | 11.770% | $16.4302 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
Purchase #4 | $59.82 | 6.328% | $63.6054 | $63.61 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
Purchase #5 | $5.77 | 5.249% | $6.0729 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
Purchase #6 | $152.27 | 5.837% | $161.158 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
Purchase #7 | $69.37 | 12.323% | $77.9185 | $77.92 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $553.12 | $606.9440 | $606.95 | $606.90 | $607.00 |