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 | $17.90 | 13.157% | $20.2551 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $118.91 | 5.800% | $125.8068 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
Purchase #3 | $238.60 | 9.628% | $261.5724 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
Purchase #4 | $8.78 | 11.552% | $9.7943 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
Purchase #5 | $56.61 | 11.820% | $63.3013 | $63.30 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
Purchase #6 | $63.84 | 12.705% | $71.9509 | $71.95 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
Purchase #7 | $179.76 | 10.270% | $198.2214 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $684.40 | $750.9022 | $750.90 | $750.85 | $751.00 |