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 | $19.50 | 4.371% | $20.3523 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $67.46 | 4.831% | $70.719 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
Purchase #3 | $236.96 | 3.592% | $245.4716 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
Purchase #4 | $219.86 | 7.867% | $237.1564 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
Purchase #5 | $194.36 | 4.107% | $202.3424 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
Purchase #6 | $118.58 | 9.443% | $129.7775 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
Purchase #7 | $96.48 | 8.126% | $104.32 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.20 | $1,010.1392 | $1,010.14 | $1,010.10 | $1,010.20 |