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 | $19.83 | 13.218% | $22.4511 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $112.63 | 11.285% | $125.3403 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
Purchase #3 | $130.77 | 5.680% | $138.1977 | $138.20 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
Purchase #4 | $35.71 | 13.806% | $40.6401 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
Purchase #5 | $20.25 | 6.334% | $21.5326 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
Purchase #6 | $130.35 | 8.308% | $141.1795 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
Purchase #7 | $101.49 | 8.719% | $110.3389 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.03 | $599.6802 | $599.68 | $599.75 | $599.60 |