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 | $17.51 | 13.366% | $19.8504 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
Purchase #2 | $18.36 | 9.199% | $20.0489 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #3 | $238.54 | 7.732% | $256.9839 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
Purchase #4 | $132.53 | 12.819% | $149.519 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
Purchase #5 | $78.50 | 5.350% | $82.6998 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #6 | $42.61 | 7.560% | $45.8313 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
Purchase #7 | $50.61 | 7.557% | $54.4346 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $578.66 | $629.3679 | $629.36 | $629.40 | $629.30 |