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 | $17.90 | 13.794% | $20.3691 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $138.27 | 6.134% | $146.7515 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
Purchase #3 | $228.38 | 5.518% | $240.982 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
Purchase #4 | $111.34 | 10.274% | $122.7791 | $122.78 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
Purchase #5 | $154.79 | 7.227% | $165.9767 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
Purchase #6 | $39.51 | 4.247% | $41.188 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
Purchase #7 | $230.52 | 12.476% | $259.2797 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.71 | $997.3261 | $997.33 | $997.40 | $997.50 |