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 | $19.54 | 5.479% | $20.6106 | $20.61 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #2 | $26.74 | 10.290% | $29.4915 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #3 | $159.57 | 3.627% | $165.3576 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #4 | $94.96 | 6.837% | $101.4524 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
Purchase #5 | $125.87 | 10.286% | $138.817 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #6 | $24.38 | 11.867% | $27.2732 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
Purchase #7 | $42.60 | 12.749% | $48.0311 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $493.66 | $531.0334 | $531.03 | $531.00 | $531.10 |