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 | $19.83 | 5.389% | $20.8986 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $9.94 | 6.264% | $10.5626 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
Purchase #3 | $31.41 | 10.401% | $34.677 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
Purchase #4 | $36.34 | 11.716% | $40.5976 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #5 | $234.71 | 11.866% | $262.5607 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
Purchase #6 | $205.76 | 12.665% | $231.8195 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
Purchase #7 | $176.81 | 12.851% | $199.5319 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $714.80 | $800.6479 | $800.65 | $800.65 | $800.70 |