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 | $18.55 | 8.855% | $20.1926 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $117.94 | 8.726% | $128.2314 | $128.23 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
Purchase #3 | $33.99 | 11.684% | $37.9614 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
Purchase #4 | $8.25 | 6.836% | $8.814 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
Purchase #5 | $56.66 | 5.820% | $59.9576 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
Purchase #6 | $94.83 | 7.695% | $102.1272 | $102.13 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
Purchase #7 | $250.60 | 11.578% | $279.6145 | $279.61 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $580.82 | $636.8987 | $636.89 | $636.90 | $636.90 |