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 | $19.40 | 11.861% | $21.701 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #2 | $9.34 | 7.634% | $10.053 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
Purchase #3 | $169.26 | 10.632% | $187.2557 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
Purchase #4 | $176.72 | 10.626% | $195.4983 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 3.486% | $78.1319 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
Purchase #6 | $238.63 | 5.205% | $251.0507 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
Purchase #7 | $38.60 | 6.469% | $41.097 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.45 | $784.7876 | $784.79 | $784.80 | $784.90 |