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 | $18.98 | 13.391% | $21.5216 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.74 | 11.189% | $117.5712 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
Purchase #3 | $163.49 | 8.157% | $176.8259 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
Purchase #4 | $71.32 | 5.106% | $74.9616 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
Purchase #5 | $7.99 | 3.765% | $8.2908 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
Purchase #6 | $96.79 | 12.849% | $109.2265 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
Purchase #7 | $5.76 | 3.298% | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $470.07 | $514.3476 | $514.35 | $514.35 | $514.40 |