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 | $17.63 | 13.686% | $20.0428 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $48.42 | 10.478% | $53.4934 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #3 | $218.56 | 13.555% | $248.1858 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
Purchase #4 | $64.32 | 13.722% | $73.146 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
Purchase #5 | $170.41 | 5.370% | $179.561 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #6 | $78.94 | 12.132% | $88.517 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #7 | $51.76 | 11.606% | $57.7673 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.04 | $720.7133 | $720.72 | $720.70 | $720.70 |