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 | $19.86 | 3.273% | $20.51 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $22.86 | 7.753% | $24.6323 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
Purchase #3 | $39.84 | 7.341% | $42.7647 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $157.76 | 5.335% | $166.1765 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
Purchase #5 | $150.30 | 13.385% | $170.4177 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #6 | $14.63 | 6.443% | $15.5726 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
Purchase #7 | $57.55 | 5.231% | $60.5604 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $462.80 | $500.6342 | $500.63 | $500.60 | $500.70 |