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 | $18.96 | 8.144% | $20.5041 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.25 | 12.289% | $156.3624 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
Purchase #3 | $138.54 | 6.609% | $147.6961 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
Purchase #4 | $171.94 | 5.450% | $181.3107 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
Purchase #5 | $60.33 | 7.438% | $64.8173 | $64.82 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
Purchase #6 | $79.54 | 12.737% | $89.671 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
Purchase #7 | $131.31 | 8.855% | $142.9375 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.87 | $803.2991 | $803.30 | $803.25 | $803.30 |