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 | $19.79 | 7.643% | $21.3025 | $21.30 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #2 | $74.26 | 12.445% | $83.5017 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #3 | $131.67 | 8.277% | $142.5683 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
Purchase #4 | $249.95 | 9.730% | $274.2701 | $274.27 | $274.25 | $274.30 |
Purchase #5 | $232.61 | 3.426% | $240.5792 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #6 | $178.69 | 11.335% | $198.9445 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
Purchase #7 | $73.59 | 9.785% | $80.7908 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.56 | $1,041.9571 | $1,041.95 | $1,041.95 | $1,042.00 |