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 | $18.99 | 7.269% | $20.3704 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $153.35 | 12.538% | $172.577 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #3 | $220.42 | 8.108% | $238.2917 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #4 | $152.96 | 4.169% | $159.3369 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
Purchase #5 | $56.91 | 10.479% | $62.8736 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
Purchase #6 | $59.96 | 13.747% | $68.2027 | $68.20 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
Purchase #7 | $189.95 | 3.650% | $196.8832 | $196.88 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $852.54 | $918.5355 | $918.53 | $918.55 | $918.60 |