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 | $19.73 | 5.587% | $20.8323 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $157.79 | 4.755% | $165.2929 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #3 | $145.74 | 3.844% | $151.3422 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
Purchase #4 | $154.25 | 11.148% | $171.4458 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
Purchase #5 | $43.37 | 4.182% | $45.1837 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #6 | $51.39 | 5.536% | $54.235 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #7 | $98.76 | 3.500% | $102.2166 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $671.03 | $710.5485 | $710.55 | $710.60 | $710.40 |