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 | $19.42 | 5.508% | $20.4897 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $173.91 | 12.717% | $196.0261 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
Purchase #3 | $200.34 | 5.181% | $210.7196 | $210.72 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #4 | $150.55 | 7.677% | $162.1077 | $162.11 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
Purchase #5 | $185.92 | 13.575% | $211.1586 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
Purchase #6 | $138.79 | 4.690% | $145.2993 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
Purchase #7 | $120.56 | 11.670% | $134.6294 | $134.63 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.49 | $1,080.4304 | $1,080.44 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.40 |