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 | $19.97 | 3.183% | $20.6056 | $20.61 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #2 | $179.59 | 10.116% | $197.7573 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
Purchase #3 | $19.43 | 5.619% | $20.5218 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #4 | $237.73 | 13.302% | $269.3528 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
Purchase #5 | $242.85 | 5.747% | $256.8066 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #6 | $81.26 | 13.534% | $92.2577 | $92.26 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
Purchase #7 | $18.41 | 8.152% | $19.9108 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.24 | $877.2126 | $877.22 | $877.15 | $877.30 |