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 | $21.75 | 3.508% | $22.513 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $101.85 | 10.745% | $112.7938 | $112.79 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
Purchase #3 | $199.87 | 7.208% | $214.2766 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
Purchase #4 | $69.78 | 7.177% | $74.7881 | $74.79 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
Purchase #5 | $132.69 | 13.241% | $150.2595 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #6 | $183.59 | 5.704% | $194.062 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
Purchase #7 | $97.89 | 5.276% | $103.0547 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.42 | $871.7477 | $871.74 | $871.75 | $871.90 |