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 | $19.61 | 5.698% | $20.7274 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $103.79 | 13.121% | $117.4083 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
Purchase #3 | $201.26 | 7.493% | $216.3404 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
Purchase #4 | $103.84 | 7.197% | $111.3134 | $111.31 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
Purchase #5 | $172.97 | 7.281% | $185.5639 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #6 | $112.49 | 10.335% | $124.1158 | $124.12 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
Purchase #7 | $116.76 | 6.444% | $124.284 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.72 | $899.7532 | $899.75 | $899.75 | $899.70 |