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 | $20.45 | 9.854% | $22.4651 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $177.54 | 3.163% | $183.1556 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
Purchase #3 | $86.67 | 3.435% | $89.6471 | $89.65 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
Purchase #4 | $50.63 | 10.802% | $56.0991 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #5 | $12.61 | 7.650% | $13.5747 | $13.57 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
Purchase #6 | $65.92 | 13.359% | $74.7263 | $74.73 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
Purchase #7 | $135.90 | 10.585% | $150.285 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $549.72 | $589.9529 | $589.97 | $589.95 | $590.00 |