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 | $17.79 | 12.265% | $19.9719 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $72.50 | 9.732% | $79.5557 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
Purchase #3 | $153.80 | 10.440% | $169.8567 | $169.86 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
Purchase #4 | $133.73 | 6.647% | $142.619 | $142.62 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #5 | $201.51 | 9.218% | $220.0852 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
Purchase #6 | $54.70 | 12.545% | $61.5621 | $61.56 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
Purchase #7 | $188.36 | 4.259% | $196.3823 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $822.39 | $890.0329 | $890.04 | $890.00 | $890.20 |