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 | $19.25 | 3.683% | $19.959 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $55.96 | 12.762% | $63.1016 | $63.10 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
Purchase #3 | $152.45 | 9.685% | $167.2148 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #4 | $237.70 | 3.283% | $245.5037 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #5 | $228.78 | 11.264% | $254.5498 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
Purchase #6 | $43.47 | 4.549% | $45.4475 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
Purchase #7 | $38.60 | 4.342% | $40.276 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $776.21 | $836.0524 | $836.05 | $836.05 | $836.00 |