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 | $18.86 | 13.739% | $21.4512 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.73 | 12.665% | $280.2317 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
Purchase #3 | $248.29 | 10.358% | $274.0079 | $274.01 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
Purchase #4 | $94.93 | 5.840% | $100.4739 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
Purchase #5 | $87.63 | 13.487% | $99.4487 | $99.45 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
Purchase #6 | $111.35 | 8.455% | $120.7646 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
Purchase #7 | $85.56 | 9.116% | $93.3596 | $93.36 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.35 | $989.7376 | $989.73 | $989.70 | $989.80 |