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 | 7.149% | $20.1762 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $31.68 | 3.771% | $32.8747 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
Purchase #3 | $9.40 | 3.422% | $9.7217 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
Purchase #4 | $230.74 | 4.230% | $240.5003 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $196.79 | 4.155% | $204.9666 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
Purchase #6 | $46.25 | 10.845% | $51.2658 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
Purchase #7 | $247.51 | 5.485% | $261.0859 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $781.20 | $820.5912 | $820.60 | $820.55 | $820.70 |