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 | $20.40 | 5.659% | $21.5544 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
Purchase #2 | $192.59 | 8.505% | $208.9698 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
Purchase #3 | $170.64 | 3.217% | $176.1295 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
Purchase #4 | $63.72 | 7.503% | $68.5009 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #5 | $125.76 | 11.774% | $140.567 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
Purchase #6 | $86.78 | 13.214% | $98.2471 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
Purchase #7 | $240.98 | 13.374% | $273.2087 | $273.21 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.87 | $987.1774 | $987.18 | $987.15 | $987.20 |