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 | $19.26 | 6.446% | $20.5015 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $216.95 | 5.772% | $229.4724 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
Purchase #3 | $88.58 | 5.844% | $93.7566 | $93.76 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
Purchase #4 | $104.78 | 11.792% | $117.1357 | $117.14 | $117.15 | $117.10 |
Purchase #5 | $224.58 | 4.322% | $234.2863 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
Purchase #6 | $126.91 | 6.359% | $134.9802 | $134.98 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Purchase #7 | $29.31 | 3.616% | $30.3698 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.37 | $860.5025 | $860.51 | $860.50 | $860.60 |