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 | $20.66 | 5.673% | $21.832 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
Purchase #2 | $199.86 | 4.783% | $209.4193 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
Purchase #3 | $73.97 | 11.855% | $82.7391 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
Purchase #4 | $39.52 | 6.653% | $42.1493 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
Purchase #5 | $166.64 | 10.264% | $183.7439 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
Purchase #6 | $154.45 | 8.249% | $167.1906 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #7 | $127.82 | 4.510% | $133.5847 | $133.58 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.92 | $840.6589 | $840.65 | $840.70 | $840.50 |