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 | $19.75 | 4.802% | $20.6984 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $67.89 | 6.296% | $72.1644 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
Purchase #3 | $161.92 | 7.467% | $174.0106 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Purchase #4 | $75.50 | 3.595% | $78.2142 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #5 | $248.30 | 4.410% | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
Purchase #6 | $157.86 | 5.749% | $166.9354 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
Purchase #7 | $123.28 | 9.389% | $134.8548 | $134.85 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $854.50 | $906.1278 | $906.12 | $906.10 | $906.20 |