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 | $18.76 | 8.399% | $20.3357 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $226.65 | 12.849% | $255.7723 | $255.77 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
Purchase #3 | $46.80 | 12.375% | $52.5915 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #4 | $159.75 | 9.321% | $174.6403 | $174.64 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
Purchase #5 | $5.40 | 3.752% | $5.6026 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
Purchase #6 | $137.55 | 6.767% | $146.858 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
Purchase #7 | $245.58 | 9.726% | $269.4651 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $840.49 | $925.2655 | $925.27 | $925.25 | $925.30 |