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 | $19.65 | 4.165% | $20.4684 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.92 | 4.144% | $50.9472 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
Purchase #3 | $122.25 | 13.710% | $139.0105 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
Purchase #4 | $234.50 | 9.678% | $257.1949 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
Purchase #5 | $37.59 | 4.108% | $39.1342 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
Purchase #6 | $127.76 | 8.746% | $138.9339 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
Purchase #7 | $132.74 | 13.630% | $150.8325 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.41 | $796.5216 | $796.51 | $796.55 | $796.40 |