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 | 11.335% | $19.9846 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $144.91 | 9.218% | $158.2678 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #3 | $120.69 | 7.822% | $130.1304 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
Purchase #4 | $81.84 | 12.587% | $92.1412 | $92.14 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
Purchase #5 | $183.76 | 9.326% | $200.8975 | $200.90 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #6 | $189.45 | 3.581% | $196.2342 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #7 | $70.65 | 11.571% | $78.8249 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.25 | $876.4806 | $876.47 | $876.50 | $876.40 |