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 | $19.80 | 6.737% | $21.1339 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
Purchase #2 | $124.99 | 10.815% | $138.5077 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.48 | 5.268% | $183.6716 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
Purchase #4 | $123.80 | 13.201% | $140.1428 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
Purchase #5 | $170.50 | 13.861% | $194.133 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
Purchase #6 | $229.76 | 5.569% | $242.5553 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
Purchase #7 | $42.67 | 5.699% | $45.1018 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.00 | $965.2461 | $965.24 | $965.25 | $965.20 |