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 | $18.75 | 10.681% | $20.7527 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $11.33 | 9.505% | $12.4069 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #3 | $199.31 | 5.207% | $209.6881 | $209.69 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
Purchase #4 | $42.27 | 6.370% | $44.9626 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
Purchase #5 | $20.91 | 3.871% | $21.7194 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #6 | $149.28 | 7.732% | $160.8223 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #7 | $117.35 | 11.813% | $131.2126 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $559.20 | $601.5646 | $601.56 | $601.50 | $601.60 |