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 | $19.26 | 11.613% | $21.4967 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $81.82 | 6.454% | $87.1007 | $87.10 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
Purchase #3 | $73.80 | 10.173% | $81.3077 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #4 | $20.55 | 6.201% | $21.8243 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #5 | $78.51 | 11.579% | $87.6007 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #6 | $91.77 | 4.425% | $95.8308 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
Purchase #7 | $154.57 | 12.325% | $173.6208 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $520.28 | $568.7817 | $568.78 | $568.75 | $568.70 |