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 | $19.35 | 5.870% | $20.4858 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.37 | 12.771% | $245.1303 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
Purchase #3 | $41.38 | 9.526% | $45.3219 | $45.32 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #4 | $6.82 | 11.245% | $7.5869 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
Purchase #5 | $164.33 | 12.498% | $184.868 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
Purchase #6 | $177.62 | 4.147% | $184.9859 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #7 | $123.63 | 5.785% | $130.782 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $750.50 | $819.1608 | $819.17 | $819.20 | $819.20 |