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 | $19.43 | 5.610% | $20.52 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.69 | 5.489% | $84.0642 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
Purchase #3 | $51.96 | 10.532% | $57.4324 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
Purchase #4 | $198.98 | 10.352% | $219.5784 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
Purchase #5 | $215.33 | 11.271% | $239.5998 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
Purchase #6 | $154.83 | 8.188% | $167.5075 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #7 | $67.47 | 12.219% | $75.7142 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.69 | $864.4165 | $864.41 | $864.40 | $864.40 |