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 | $18.51 | 10.688% | $20.4883 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.93 | 3.655% | $251.8091 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
Purchase #3 | $31.60 | 3.202% | $32.6118 | $32.61 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
Purchase #4 | $35.80 | 4.124% | $37.2764 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #5 | $38.75 | 10.595% | $42.8556 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #6 | $107.94 | 7.861% | $116.4252 | $116.43 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
Purchase #7 | $100.70 | 6.791% | $107.5385 | $107.54 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $576.23 | $609.0049 | $609.02 | $609.05 | $609.00 |