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 | $18.58 | 10.248% | $20.4841 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.94 | 5.861% | $78.2736 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #3 | $167.88 | 13.291% | $190.1929 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #4 | $99.25 | 13.246% | $112.3967 | $112.40 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
Purchase #5 | $200.66 | 7.461% | $215.6312 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #6 | $131.65 | 8.207% | $142.4545 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #7 | $85.51 | 5.850% | $90.5123 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $777.47 | $849.9453 | $849.93 | $849.95 | $850.00 |