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 | $17.39 | 13.779% | $19.7862 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
Purchase #2 | $121.87 | 11.318% | $135.6632 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
Purchase #3 | $158.39 | 12.848% | $178.7399 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
Purchase #4 | $81.59 | 5.177% | $85.8139 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #5 | $166.76 | 3.183% | $172.068 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #6 | $25.92 | 13.334% | $29.3762 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
Purchase #7 | $224.58 | 11.481% | $250.364 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.50 | $871.8114 | $871.81 | $871.80 | $871.90 |