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 | $20.52 | 9.782% | $22.5273 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.79 | 7.440% | $29.8576 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
Purchase #3 | $13.97 | 10.545% | $15.4431 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
Purchase #4 | $185.84 | 9.642% | $203.7587 | $203.76 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
Purchase #5 | $181.36 | 12.657% | $204.3147 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
Purchase #6 | $149.82 | 7.507% | $161.067 | $161.07 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
Purchase #7 | $10.86 | 6.515% | $11.5675 | $11.57 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $590.16 | $648.5359 | $648.54 | $648.50 | $648.60 |