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 | $18.92 | 7.484% | $20.336 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $59.98 | 10.155% | $66.071 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
Purchase #3 | $184.54 | 12.290% | $207.22 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
Purchase #4 | $145.70 | 7.154% | $156.1234 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
Purchase #5 | $157.68 | 4.860% | $165.3432 | $165.34 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
Purchase #6 | $42.85 | 8.394% | $46.4468 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
Purchase #7 | $111.74 | 5.850% | $118.2768 | $118.28 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $721.41 | $779.8172 | $779.82 | $779.80 | $779.70 |