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 | $19.78 | 5.497% | $20.8673 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $176.49 | 7.525% | $189.7709 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
Purchase #3 | $69.60 | 12.724% | $78.4559 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #4 | $142.91 | 11.360% | $159.1446 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
Purchase #5 | $72.89 | 3.237% | $75.2494 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
Purchase #6 | $174.50 | 9.110% | $190.397 | $190.40 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
Purchase #7 | $236.34 | 7.326% | $253.6543 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $892.51 | $967.5394 | $967.54 | $967.50 | $967.60 |