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 | $21.38 | 4.874% | $22.4221 | $22.42 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
Purchase #2 | $6.90 | 9.374% | $7.5468 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
Purchase #3 | $31.79 | 12.870% | $35.8814 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #4 | $110.51 | 3.840% | $114.7536 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
Purchase #5 | $73.85 | 9.731% | $81.0363 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
Purchase #6 | $20.71 | 7.123% | $22.1852 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
Purchase #7 | $27.70 | 9.844% | $30.4268 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $292.84 | $314.2522 | $314.26 | $314.30 | $314.20 |