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 | $19.77 | 5.438% | $20.8451 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $153.85 | 4.485% | $160.7502 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
Purchase #3 | $85.31 | 5.201% | $89.747 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
Purchase #4 | $90.94 | 13.354% | $103.0841 | $103.08 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
Purchase #5 | $243.94 | 5.152% | $256.5078 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #6 | $72.42 | 8.699% | $78.7198 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #7 | $105.71 | 8.161% | $114.337 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.94 | $823.9910 | $824.00 | $824.00 | $823.90 |