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 | $19.46 | 7.394% | $20.8989 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $126.80 | 3.593% | $131.3559 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
Purchase #3 | $78.30 | 6.537% | $83.4185 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #4 | $21.41 | 9.258% | $23.3921 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
Purchase #5 | $120.72 | 8.574% | $131.0705 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
Purchase #6 | $62.79 | 9.799% | $68.9428 | $68.94 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
Purchase #7 | $143.75 | 8.388% | $155.8078 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $573.23 | $614.8865 | $614.89 | $614.85 | $614.90 |