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 | $18.59 | 11.867% | $20.7961 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $24.73 | 8.343% | $26.7932 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #3 | $145.59 | 3.634% | $150.8807 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #4 | $116.68 | 9.148% | $127.3539 | $127.35 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
Purchase #5 | $122.83 | 6.422% | $130.7181 | $130.72 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
Purchase #6 | $192.50 | 7.753% | $207.4245 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
Purchase #7 | $218.95 | 6.643% | $233.4948 | $233.49 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.87 | $897.4613 | $897.45 | $897.45 | $897.50 |