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 | $18.85 | 8.759% | $20.5011 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $116.64 | 6.642% | $124.3872 | $124.39 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
Purchase #3 | $150.51 | 7.595% | $161.9412 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
Purchase #4 | $87.49 | 11.123% | $97.2215 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
Purchase #5 | $151.87 | 8.704% | $165.0888 | $165.09 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
Purchase #6 | $87.34 | 7.425% | $93.825 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
Purchase #7 | $171.89 | 5.564% | $181.454 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.59 | $844.4188 | $844.42 | $844.45 | $844.40 |