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 | $19.26 | 6.339% | $20.4809 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.69 | 5.468% | $134.6721 | $134.67 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
Purchase #3 | $157.40 | 12.682% | $177.3615 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
Purchase #4 | $136.33 | 7.592% | $146.6802 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
Purchase #5 | $210.82 | 5.744% | $222.9295 | $222.93 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
Purchase #6 | $246.71 | 8.735% | $268.2601 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
Purchase #7 | $44.33 | 6.281% | $47.1144 | $47.11 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.54 | $1,017.4987 | $1,017.49 | $1,017.50 | $1,017.60 |