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 | $18.89 | 13.843% | $21.5049 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.97 | 13.577% | $275.958 | $275.96 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
Purchase #3 | $175.81 | 6.212% | $186.7313 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
Purchase #4 | $155.66 | 9.206% | $169.9901 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #5 | $106.92 | 8.447% | $115.9515 | $115.95 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
Purchase #6 | $98.91 | 3.570% | $102.4411 | $102.44 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
Purchase #7 | $139.40 | 11.750% | $155.7795 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.56 | $1,028.3564 | $1,028.35 | $1,028.40 | $1,028.40 |