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 | $18.70 | 7.764% | $20.1519 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $77.76 | 9.357% | $85.036 | $85.04 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
Purchase #3 | $12.75 | 4.590% | $13.3352 | $13.34 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
Purchase #4 | $158.72 | 3.193% | $163.7879 | $163.79 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
Purchase #5 | $33.69 | 11.579% | $37.591 | $37.59 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
Purchase #6 | $102.65 | 11.797% | $114.7596 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
Purchase #7 | $218.26 | 10.379% | $240.9132 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $622.53 | $675.5748 | $675.58 | $675.60 | $675.60 |