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 | $19.53 | 5.123% | $20.5305 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $231.41 | 9.460% | $253.3014 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #3 | $246.50 | 6.390% | $262.2514 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
Purchase #4 | $95.27 | 4.199% | $99.2704 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
Purchase #5 | $124.35 | 6.475% | $132.4017 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
Purchase #6 | $60.53 | 13.646% | $68.7899 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
Purchase #7 | $140.37 | 4.639% | $146.8818 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.96 | $983.4271 | $983.42 | $983.45 | $983.50 |