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 | $19.69 | 5.626% | $20.7978 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $194.69 | 7.276% | $208.8556 | $208.86 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
Purchase #3 | $190.90 | 9.782% | $209.5738 | $209.57 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
Purchase #4 | $61.41 | 6.765% | $65.5644 | $65.56 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
Purchase #5 | $95.44 | 7.446% | $102.5465 | $102.55 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
Purchase #6 | $148.92 | 8.256% | $161.2148 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
Purchase #7 | $68.42 | 6.391% | $72.7927 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.47 | $841.3456 | $841.34 | $841.30 | $841.40 |