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 | $20.67 | 3.852% | $21.4662 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.84 | 7.669% | $161.3312 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
Purchase #3 | $193.50 | 13.446% | $219.518 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #4 | $53.91 | 8.274% | $58.3705 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
Purchase #5 | $204.59 | 8.360% | $221.6937 | $221.69 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
Purchase #6 | $78.43 | 4.241% | $81.7562 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
Purchase #7 | $183.48 | 9.794% | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.42 | $965.5858 | $965.59 | $965.55 | $965.70 |