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 | $19.50 | 5.312% | $20.5358 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.25 | 9.323% | $139.1135 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
Purchase #3 | $33.57 | 7.654% | $36.1394 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
Purchase #4 | $30.84 | 13.749% | $35.0802 | $35.08 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
Purchase #5 | $79.33 | 12.655% | $89.3692 | $89.37 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
Purchase #6 | $242.47 | 11.129% | $269.4545 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
Purchase #7 | $32.59 | 11.487% | $36.3336 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $565.55 | $626.0262 | $626.02 | $626.05 | $626.00 |