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 | $19.71 | 4.108% | $20.5197 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.73 | 3.237% | $167.9976 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #3 | $8.58 | 13.478% | $9.7364 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.69 | 4.683% | $239.3996 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
Purchase #5 | $103.89 | 12.213% | $116.5781 | $116.58 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
Purchase #6 | $125.54 | 4.145% | $130.7436 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
Purchase #7 | $131.37 | 6.185% | $139.4952 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.51 | $824.4702 | $824.48 | $824.50 | $824.40 |