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 | $20.64 | 4.272% | $21.5217 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $83.72 | 5.163% | $88.0425 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
Purchase #3 | $27.70 | 4.142% | $28.8473 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
Purchase #4 | $171.53 | 10.640% | $189.7808 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
Purchase #5 | $233.42 | 12.431% | $262.4364 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
Purchase #6 | $127.66 | 4.134% | $132.9375 | $132.94 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
Purchase #7 | $101.70 | 13.821% | $115.756 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.37 | $839.3222 | $839.33 | $839.35 | $839.20 |