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 | $18.76 | 13.268% | $21.2491 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
Purchase #2 | $167.50 | 6.328% | $178.0994 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
Purchase #3 | $201.72 | 11.643% | $225.2063 | $225.21 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
Purchase #4 | $120.72 | 4.291% | $125.9001 | $125.90 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
Purchase #5 | $88.80 | 5.300% | $93.5064 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
Purchase #6 | $79.59 | 7.326% | $85.4208 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #7 | $229.32 | 3.499% | $237.3439 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.41 | $966.7260 | $966.73 | $966.70 | $966.60 |