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 | $19.36 | 5.734% | $20.4701 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $59.85 | 3.185% | $61.7562 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
Purchase #3 | $76.70 | 12.606% | $86.3688 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
Purchase #4 | $66.97 | 9.858% | $73.5719 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.52 | 11.632% | $268.4973 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #6 | $236.73 | 7.811% | $255.221 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #7 | $133.64 | 8.416% | $144.8871 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $833.77 | $910.7724 | $910.78 | $910.70 | $910.90 |