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 | $18.77 | 7.460% | $20.1702 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $159.25 | 8.272% | $172.4232 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #3 | $53.50 | 6.370% | $56.908 | $56.91 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
Purchase #4 | $182.78 | 10.793% | $202.5074 | $202.51 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
Purchase #5 | $113.57 | 12.403% | $127.6561 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
Purchase #6 | $23.88 | 6.345% | $25.3952 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
Purchase #7 | $90.57 | 11.703% | $101.1694 | $101.17 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $642.32 | $706.2295 | $706.24 | $706.15 | $706.30 |