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 | $17.95 | 12.502% | $20.1941 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $42.81 | 5.420% | $45.1303 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
Purchase #3 | $67.75 | 7.394% | $72.7594 | $72.76 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
Purchase #4 | $24.27 | 8.432% | $26.3164 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
Purchase #5 | $106.82 | 12.232% | $119.8862 | $119.89 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
Purchase #6 | $35.57 | 13.380% | $40.3293 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
Purchase #7 | $178.77 | 3.255% | $184.589 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $473.94 | $509.2047 | $509.21 | $509.25 | $509.20 |