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 | $18.89 | 6.230% | $20.0668 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
Purchase #2 | $22.62 | 3.237% | $23.3522 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
Purchase #3 | $5.55 | 12.694% | $6.2545 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
Purchase #4 | $129.89 | 11.429% | $144.7351 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
Purchase #5 | $139.64 | 9.662% | $153.132 | $153.13 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
Purchase #6 | $107.31 | 10.551% | $118.6323 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
Purchase #7 | $115.80 | 12.315% | $130.0608 | $130.06 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $539.70 | $596.2337 | $596.23 | $596.25 | $596.30 |