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 | $18.36 | 11.415% | $20.4558 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $75.30 | 13.193% | $85.2343 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #3 | $150.29 | 9.496% | $164.5615 | $164.56 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
Purchase #4 | $200.84 | 7.132% | $215.1639 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
Purchase #5 | $83.81 | 5.494% | $88.4145 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
Purchase #6 | $46.47 | 7.679% | $50.0384 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #7 | $164.72 | 6.824% | $175.9605 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.79 | $799.8289 | $799.82 | $799.80 | $799.90 |