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 | $19.71 | 3.125% | $20.3259 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $40.63 | 11.394% | $45.2594 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
Purchase #3 | $146.61 | 4.240% | $152.8263 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
Purchase #4 | $182.59 | 3.773% | $189.4791 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
Purchase #5 | $208.82 | 11.553% | $232.945 | $232.95 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
Purchase #6 | $187.84 | 6.680% | $200.3877 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #7 | $51.60 | 3.705% | $53.5118 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $837.80 | $894.7352 | $894.75 | $894.80 | $894.70 |