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 | $18.89 | 12.498% | $21.2509 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
Purchase #2 | $217.48 | 9.312% | $237.7317 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
Purchase #3 | $241.78 | 11.662% | $269.9764 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Purchase #4 | $213.52 | 11.712% | $238.5275 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #5 | $236.84 | 9.324% | $258.923 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #6 | $104.82 | 12.785% | $118.2212 | $118.22 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
Purchase #7 | $145.36 | 6.492% | $154.7968 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,178.69 | $1,299.4275 | $1,299.43 | $1,299.45 | $1,299.40 |