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 | $19.79 | 8.835% | $21.5384 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.51 | 6.305% | $39.875 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
Purchase #3 | $12.84 | 7.689% | $13.8273 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
Purchase #4 | $80.57 | 8.363% | $87.3081 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
Purchase #5 | $46.75 | 13.679% | $53.1449 | $53.14 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
Purchase #6 | $119.54 | 10.173% | $131.7008 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
Purchase #7 | $37.30 | 7.524% | $40.1065 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $354.30 | $387.5010 | $387.51 | $387.55 | $387.40 |