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 | $19.40 | 7.389% | $20.8335 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $222.45 | 4.359% | $232.1466 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
Purchase #3 | $167.69 | 9.541% | $183.6893 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
Purchase #4 | $129.75 | 10.801% | $143.7643 | $143.76 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
Purchase #5 | $93.26 | 6.684% | $99.4935 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #6 | $47.83 | 11.627% | $53.3912 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
Purchase #7 | $220.60 | 13.333% | $250.0126 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.98 | $983.3310 | $983.32 | $983.35 | $983.30 |