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 | $19.59 | 4.551% | $20.4815 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.74 | 8.442% | $36.5883 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
Purchase #3 | $245.96 | 5.140% | $258.6023 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #4 | $148.25 | 13.594% | $168.4031 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #5 | $102.33 | 11.704% | $114.3067 | $114.31 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
Purchase #6 | $140.87 | 4.683% | $147.4669 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
Purchase #7 | $87.78 | 5.836% | $92.9028 | $92.90 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.52 | $838.7516 | $838.75 | $838.75 | $838.80 |