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 | $22.49 | 4.343% | $23.4667 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.90 | 9.471% | $84.1832 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
Purchase #3 | $224.71 | 12.406% | $252.5875 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
Purchase #4 | $133.87 | 8.155% | $144.7871 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
Purchase #5 | $19.35 | 6.735% | $20.6532 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
Purchase #6 | $198.98 | 5.805% | $210.5308 | $210.53 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
Purchase #7 | $126.44 | 6.733% | $134.9532 | $134.95 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $802.74 | $871.1617 | $871.16 | $871.20 | $871.30 |