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 | $19.56 | 6.565% | $20.8441 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $66.52 | 3.726% | $68.9985 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
Purchase #3 | $92.39 | 4.737% | $96.7665 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
Purchase #4 | $33.87 | 8.375% | $36.7066 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #5 | $245.51 | 7.582% | $264.1246 | $264.12 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
Purchase #6 | $10.89 | 5.192% | $11.4554 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
Purchase #7 | $179.85 | 3.831% | $186.7401 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $648.59 | $685.6358 | $685.64 | $685.60 | $685.60 |