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 | $18.37 | 10.858% | $20.3646 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $112.72 | 3.794% | $116.9966 | $117.00 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.33 | 6.353% | $264.1064 | $264.11 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
Purchase #4 | $16.55 | 8.403% | $17.9407 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
Purchase #5 | $175.85 | 6.475% | $187.2363 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
Purchase #6 | $108.97 | 10.807% | $120.7464 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
Purchase #7 | $114.33 | 8.130% | $123.625 | $123.63 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.12 | $851.0160 | $851.03 | $851.05 | $850.90 |