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 | $20.98 | 4.630% | $21.9514 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
Purchase #2 | $69.94 | 3.872% | $72.6481 | $72.65 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
Purchase #3 | $25.78 | 6.521% | $27.4611 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #4 | $103.40 | 10.580% | $114.3397 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
Purchase #5 | $18.81 | 7.611% | $20.2416 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
Purchase #6 | $125.79 | 4.443% | $131.3788 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #7 | $179.80 | 8.696% | $195.4354 | $195.44 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $544.50 | $583.4561 | $583.46 | $583.50 | $583.40 |