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 | $47.35 | 6.544% | $50.4486 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $14.26 | 4.400% | $14.8874 | $14.89 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
Purchase #3 | $20.50 | 4.639% | $21.451 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #4 | $165.38 | 7.811% | $178.2978 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #5 | $212.45 | 8.821% | $231.1902 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #6 | $186.76 | 8.785% | $203.1669 | $203.17 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
Purchase #7 | $206.45 | 7.269% | $221.4569 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $853.15 | $920.8988 | $920.91 | $920.90 | $921.00 |