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 | $19.61 | 9.859% | $21.5433 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.42 | 4.166% | $141.0616 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
Purchase #3 | $6.49 | 3.124% | $6.6927 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
Purchase #4 | $49.50 | 3.177% | $51.0726 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
Purchase #5 | $34.98 | 12.851% | $39.4753 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #6 | $129.96 | 5.212% | $136.7335 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
Purchase #7 | $159.38 | 12.725% | $179.6611 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $535.34 | $576.2401 | $576.23 | $576.25 | $576.30 |