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 | $18.55 | 10.453% | $20.489 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $42.92 | 12.355% | $48.2228 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #3 | $155.37 | 5.826% | $164.4219 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
Purchase #4 | $109.61 | 3.107% | $113.0156 | $113.02 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
Purchase #5 | $92.42 | 7.219% | $99.0918 | $99.09 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
Purchase #6 | $238.66 | 13.602% | $271.1225 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
Purchase #7 | $141.61 | 7.860% | $152.7405 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.14 | $869.1041 | $869.10 | $869.05 | $869.00 |