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 | $21.37 | 9.463% | $23.3922 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
Purchase #2 | $247.87 | 11.374% | $276.0627 | $276.06 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
Purchase #3 | $147.35 | 7.259% | $158.0461 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
Purchase #4 | $102.42 | 3.343% | $105.8439 | $105.84 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
Purchase #5 | $5.89 | 12.696% | $6.6378 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
Purchase #6 | $236.59 | 13.688% | $268.9744 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
Purchase #7 | $55.35 | 6.241% | $58.8044 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.84 | $897.7615 | $897.75 | $897.75 | $897.70 |