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 | $19.72 | 7.836% | $21.2653 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
Purchase #2 | $46.50 | 10.757% | $51.502 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #3 | $63.60 | 6.304% | $67.6093 | $67.61 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
Purchase #4 | $239.88 | 4.837% | $251.483 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #5 | $30.37 | 3.642% | $31.4761 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #6 | $169.31 | 9.342% | $185.1269 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #7 | $230.35 | 4.575% | $240.8885 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.73 | $849.3511 | $849.36 | $849.40 | $849.40 |