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 | $19.60 | 9.484% | $21.4589 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $230.43 | 13.365% | $261.227 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
Purchase #3 | $91.81 | 9.486% | $100.5191 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #4 | $123.63 | 5.126% | $129.9673 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
Purchase #5 | $71.79 | 3.837% | $74.5446 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
Purchase #6 | $130.42 | 4.391% | $136.1467 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
Purchase #7 | $111.64 | 4.338% | $116.4829 | $116.48 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.32 | $840.3465 | $840.35 | $840.35 | $840.30 |