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 | $20.73 | 3.429% | $21.4408 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
Purchase #2 | $80.95 | 3.726% | $83.9662 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
Purchase #3 | $158.86 | 4.398% | $165.8467 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
Purchase #4 | $14.39 | 6.729% | $15.3583 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
Purchase #5 | $11.98 | 9.691% | $13.141 | $13.14 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
Purchase #6 | $33.34 | 11.174% | $37.0654 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
Purchase #7 | $142.53 | 13.623% | $161.9469 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $462.78 | $498.7653 | $498.78 | $498.75 | $498.70 |