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 | $17.90 | 13.581% | $20.331 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $81.84 | 8.167% | $88.5239 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #3 | $198.98 | 6.604% | $212.1206 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #4 | $201.45 | 3.514% | $208.529 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
Purchase #5 | $52.41 | 12.480% | $58.9508 | $58.95 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
Purchase #6 | $18.89 | 7.633% | $20.3319 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #7 | $181.74 | 9.157% | $198.3819 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $753.21 | $807.1691 | $807.16 | $807.20 | $807.10 |