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 | $19.85 | 5.821% | $21.0055 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #2 | $122.42 | 13.297% | $138.6982 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #3 | $155.32 | 8.623% | $168.7132 | $168.71 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
Purchase #4 | $132.32 | 13.719% | $150.473 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $76.54 | 13.161% | $86.6134 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.62 | 5.287% | $253.3416 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
Purchase #7 | $217.36 | 11.829% | $243.0715 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.43 | $1,061.9164 | $1,061.91 | $1,061.85 | $1,061.90 |