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 | $21.43 | 4.848% | $22.4689 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.29 | 6.553% | $96.2067 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
Purchase #3 | $162.93 | 12.171% | $182.7602 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
Purchase #4 | $204.94 | 3.573% | $212.2625 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
Purchase #5 | $127.70 | 9.828% | $140.2504 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
Purchase #6 | $74.33 | 5.662% | $78.5386 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.72 | 6.609% | $176.6724 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $847.34 | $909.1597 | $909.16 | $909.10 | $909.30 |