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 | $21.98 | 5.781% | $23.2507 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
Purchase #2 | $219.63 | 10.182% | $241.9927 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
Purchase #3 | $36.91 | 10.843% | $40.9122 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #4 | $18.95 | 10.468% | $20.9337 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
Purchase #5 | $83.90 | 3.565% | $86.891 | $86.89 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
Purchase #6 | $85.53 | 13.116% | $96.7481 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
Purchase #7 | $25.37 | 6.508% | $27.0211 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $492.27 | $537.7495 | $537.74 | $537.75 | $537.70 |