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 | $21.30 | 5.545% | $22.4811 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.73 | 7.352% | $146.7824 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
Purchase #3 | $83.78 | 5.668% | $88.5287 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $64.89 | 9.534% | $71.0766 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #5 | $12.74 | 6.174% | $13.5266 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
Purchase #6 | $105.70 | 7.360% | $113.4795 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
Purchase #7 | $94.64 | 10.613% | $104.6841 | $104.68 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $519.78 | $560.5590 | $560.56 | $560.70 | $560.60 |