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 | $19.86 | 3.355% | $20.5263 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.45 | 5.806% | $191.985 | $191.99 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
Purchase #3 | $157.95 | 6.495% | $168.2089 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #4 | $41.47 | 3.198% | $42.7962 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #5 | $78.54 | 3.321% | $81.1483 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
Purchase #6 | $183.83 | 9.755% | $201.7626 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
Purchase #7 | $215.78 | 12.842% | $243.4905 | $243.49 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.88 | $949.9178 | $949.93 | $949.95 | $949.90 |