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 | 11.553% | $20.7489 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $242.45 | 12.654% | $273.1296 | $273.13 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
Purchase #3 | $67.82 | 13.435% | $76.9316 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
Purchase #4 | $220.46 | 13.517% | $250.2596 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #5 | $248.77 | 9.229% | $271.729 | $271.73 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
Purchase #6 | $193.77 | 11.767% | $216.5709 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
Purchase #7 | $206.92 | 9.853% | $227.3078 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,198.79 | $1,336.6774 | $1,336.68 | $1,336.70 | $1,336.60 |