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 | $18.83 | 8.185% | $20.3712 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $126.48 | 11.838% | $141.4527 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #3 | $67.81 | 5.299% | $71.4033 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #4 | $146.79 | 12.783% | $165.5542 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
Purchase #5 | $17.59 | 12.318% | $19.7567 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
Purchase #6 | $131.89 | 6.735% | $140.7728 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
Purchase #7 | $159.40 | 5.615% | $168.3503 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $668.79 | $727.6612 | $727.65 | $727.60 | $727.90 |