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 | 12.271% | $20.1526 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $198.78 | 4.305% | $207.3375 | $207.34 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
Purchase #3 | $84.53 | 5.807% | $89.4387 | $89.44 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
Purchase #4 | $12.58 | 10.351% | $13.8822 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
Purchase #5 | $220.67 | 13.435% | $250.317 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $130.78 | 6.480% | $139.2545 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
Purchase #7 | $51.31 | 11.213% | $57.0634 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $716.60 | $777.4459 | $777.44 | $777.45 | $777.50 |