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 | $17.81 | 13.708% | $20.2514 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $87.52 | 3.389% | $90.4861 | $90.49 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #3 | $38.47 | 8.858% | $41.8777 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
Purchase #4 | $170.57 | 9.338% | $186.4978 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #5 | $126.87 | 7.280% | $136.1061 | $136.11 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
Purchase #6 | $28.59 | 13.720% | $32.5125 | $32.51 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #7 | $82.57 | 8.596% | $89.6677 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $552.40 | $597.3993 | $597.41 | $597.40 | $597.50 |