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 | $19.38 | 5.451% | $20.4364 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $81.64 | 5.496% | $86.1269 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
Purchase #3 | $118.76 | 13.235% | $134.4779 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
Purchase #4 | $170.98 | 13.431% | $193.9443 | $193.94 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
Purchase #5 | $40.35 | 4.581% | $42.1984 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #6 | $116.85 | 5.492% | $123.2674 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
Purchase #7 | $47.93 | 13.542% | $54.4207 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $595.89 | $654.8720 | $654.88 | $654.90 | $654.80 |