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 | $19.70 | 7.452% | $21.168 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
Purchase #2 | $158.81 | 3.420% | $164.2413 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
Purchase #3 | $124.93 | 6.419% | $132.9493 | $132.95 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
Purchase #4 | $75.55 | 11.869% | $84.517 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
Purchase #5 | $193.98 | 5.324% | $204.3075 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
Purchase #6 | $161.71 | 6.342% | $171.9656 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
Purchase #7 | $185.79 | 4.516% | $194.1803 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.47 | $973.3290 | $973.34 | $973.30 | $973.30 |