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 | $17.89 | 12.775% | $20.1754 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $67.92 | 13.160% | $76.8583 | $76.86 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
Purchase #3 | $106.32 | 11.105% | $118.1268 | $118.13 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
Purchase #4 | $163.68 | 6.397% | $174.1506 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
Purchase #5 | $53.72 | 12.330% | $60.3437 | $60.34 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
Purchase #6 | $35.96 | 11.679% | $40.1598 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #7 | $84.30 | 6.709% | $89.9557 | $89.96 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $529.79 | $579.7703 | $579.78 | $579.80 | $579.90 |