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 | $18.60 | 12.104% | $20.8513 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $82.87 | 7.763% | $89.3032 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
Purchase #3 | $171.27 | 11.609% | $191.1527 | $191.15 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
Purchase #4 | $23.67 | 7.315% | $25.4015 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
Purchase #5 | $102.26 | 8.115% | $110.5584 | $110.56 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
Purchase #6 | $52.28 | 3.719% | $54.2243 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #7 | $172.63 | 13.683% | $196.251 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $623.58 | $687.7424 | $687.73 | $687.70 | $687.90 |