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 | $19.30 | 11.637% | $21.5459 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $203.35 | 3.793% | $211.0631 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
Purchase #3 | $227.59 | 8.329% | $246.546 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
Purchase #4 | $129.86 | 8.360% | $140.7163 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #5 | $226.69 | 6.298% | $240.9669 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
Purchase #6 | $78.95 | 9.485% | $86.4384 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
Purchase #7 | $139.43 | 7.698% | $150.1633 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.17 | $1,097.4399 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.40 |