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 | $20.89 | 3.347% | $21.5892 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
Purchase #2 | $133.76 | 6.379% | $142.2926 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $219.77 | 12.774% | $247.8434 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
Purchase #4 | $195.79 | 10.345% | $216.0445 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
Purchase #5 | $216.84 | 10.307% | $239.1897 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
Purchase #6 | $193.73 | 8.325% | $209.858 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
Purchase #7 | $28.73 | 4.125% | $29.9151 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.51 | $1,106.7325 | $1,106.73 | $1,106.75 | $1,106.70 |