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 | $19.57 | 6.263% | $20.7957 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $65.58 | 13.296% | $74.2995 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
Purchase #3 | $184.86 | 6.307% | $196.5191 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.94 | 7.292% | $83.6234 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #5 | $235.84 | 5.365% | $248.4928 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #6 | $224.42 | 4.859% | $235.3246 | $235.32 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
Purchase #7 | $153.51 | 12.780% | $173.1286 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.72 | $1,032.1837 | $1,032.18 | $1,032.15 | $1,032.10 |