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 | $19.34 | 5.673% | $20.4372 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $56.29 | 6.315% | $59.8447 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
Purchase #3 | $170.90 | 9.205% | $186.6313 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
Purchase #4 | $242.60 | 8.840% | $264.0458 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
Purchase #5 | $157.57 | 4.755% | $165.0625 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #6 | $231.82 | 11.607% | $258.7273 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
Purchase #7 | $125.89 | 13.444% | $142.8147 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.41 | $1,097.5635 | $1,097.56 | $1,097.60 | $1,097.40 |