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 | $19.28 | 8.125% | $20.8465 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $188.87 | 4.576% | $197.5127 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
Purchase #3 | $211.45 | 6.761% | $225.7461 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
Purchase #4 | $69.74 | 6.771% | $74.4621 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
Purchase #5 | $214.71 | 10.590% | $237.4478 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
Purchase #6 | $44.83 | 10.546% | $49.5578 | $49.56 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
Purchase #7 | $196.62 | 8.407% | $213.1498 | $213.15 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.50 | $1,018.7228 | $1,018.73 | $1,018.70 | $1,018.60 |