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 | $19.45 | 9.857% | $21.3672 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
Purchase #2 | $124.72 | 5.202% | $131.2079 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
Purchase #3 | $29.74 | 4.810% | $31.1705 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
Purchase #4 | $105.47 | 3.305% | $108.9558 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
Purchase #5 | $22.49 | 13.484% | $25.5226 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #6 | $158.38 | 12.717% | $178.5212 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #7 | $230.31 | 10.624% | $254.7781 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $690.56 | $751.5233 | $751.53 | $751.45 | $751.60 |