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 | $19.66 | 5.865% | $20.8131 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $81.61 | 13.389% | $92.5368 | $92.54 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
Purchase #3 | $83.90 | 10.716% | $92.8907 | $92.89 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
Purchase #4 | $119.97 | 8.132% | $129.726 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
Purchase #5 | $36.89 | 13.339% | $41.8108 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #6 | $76.78 | 6.526% | $81.7907 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #7 | $84.57 | 7.296% | $90.7402 | $90.74 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $503.38 | $550.3083 | $550.31 | $550.35 | $550.20 |