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 | $19.85 | 5.531% | $20.9479 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $36.44 | 4.583% | $38.11 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
Purchase #3 | $77.37 | 5.311% | $81.4791 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #4 | $72.29 | 7.210% | $77.5021 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #5 | $86.49 | 3.836% | $89.8078 | $89.81 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
Purchase #6 | $105.54 | 7.218% | $113.1579 | $113.16 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
Purchase #7 | $183.34 | 12.105% | $205.5333 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $581.32 | $626.5381 | $626.54 | $626.55 | $626.50 |