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 | $20.37 | 5.612% | $21.5132 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $205.76 | 10.586% | $227.5418 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
Purchase #3 | $216.53 | 11.680% | $241.8207 | $241.82 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
Purchase #4 | $111.46 | 6.510% | $118.716 | $118.72 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
Purchase #5 | $170.59 | 11.402% | $190.0407 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
Purchase #6 | $82.80 | 5.433% | $87.2985 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
Purchase #7 | $85.48 | 7.784% | $92.1338 | $92.13 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $892.99 | $979.0647 | $979.06 | $979.05 | $978.90 |