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 | $19.77 | 3.728% | $20.507 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.89 | 9.308% | $85.14 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #3 | $33.62 | 8.548% | $36.4938 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #4 | $192.49 | 9.530% | $210.8343 | $210.83 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
Purchase #5 | $51.63 | 6.243% | $54.8533 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
Purchase #6 | $165.81 | 7.314% | $177.9373 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
Purchase #7 | $100.67 | 8.258% | $108.9833 | $108.98 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $641.88 | $694.7490 | $694.74 | $694.80 | $694.70 |