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 | $17.97 | 11.126% | $19.9693 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $48.87 | 6.650% | $52.1199 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
Purchase #3 | $17.86 | 4.642% | $18.6891 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #4 | $131.85 | 9.286% | $144.0936 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
Purchase #5 | $226.49 | 8.198% | $245.0577 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
Purchase #6 | $157.65 | 7.699% | $169.7875 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
Purchase #7 | $57.50 | 3.814% | $59.6931 | $59.69 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $658.19 | $709.4102 | $709.41 | $709.40 | $709.50 |