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 | $18.80 | 10.771% | $20.8249 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $171.70 | 9.466% | $187.9531 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
Purchase #3 | $72.72 | 12.344% | $81.6966 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
Purchase #4 | $38.31 | 9.425% | $41.9207 | $41.92 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
Purchase #5 | $91.88 | 7.784% | $99.0319 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
Purchase #6 | $161.25 | 3.390% | $166.7164 | $166.72 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
Purchase #7 | $38.52 | 7.527% | $41.4194 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $593.18 | $639.5630 | $639.56 | $639.50 | $639.50 |