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 | $21.30 | 10.367% | $23.5082 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.70 | 12.811% | $168.8781 | $168.88 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
Purchase #3 | $89.63 | 3.450% | $92.7222 | $92.72 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
Purchase #4 | $149.42 | 7.340% | $160.3874 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #5 | $80.63 | 4.608% | $84.3454 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
Purchase #6 | $159.94 | 4.784% | $167.5915 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
Purchase #7 | $246.90 | 13.126% | $279.3081 | $279.31 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.52 | $976.7409 | $976.75 | $976.75 | $976.70 |