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 | $21.26 | 7.263% | $22.8041 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
Purchase #2 | $114.62 | 10.481% | $126.6333 | $126.63 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
Purchase #3 | $138.70 | 13.389% | $157.2705 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
Purchase #4 | $28.96 | 3.698% | $30.0309 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
Purchase #5 | $42.61 | 5.264% | $44.853 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
Purchase #6 | $7.80 | 5.279% | $8.2118 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
Purchase #7 | $229.48 | 12.705% | $258.6354 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $583.43 | $648.4390 | $648.43 | $648.45 | $648.40 |