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 | $19.82 | 3.203% | $20.4548 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $238.40 | 12.434% | $268.0427 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
Purchase #3 | $16.64 | 10.506% | $18.3882 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #4 | $111.82 | 13.340% | $126.7368 | $126.74 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
Purchase #5 | $248.55 | 6.514% | $264.7405 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
Purchase #6 | $21.85 | 9.130% | $23.8449 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
Purchase #7 | $51.65 | 3.576% | $53.497 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $708.73 | $775.7049 | $775.70 | $775.75 | $775.60 |