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 | $19.87 | 10.800% | $22.016 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
Purchase #2 | $6.52 | 8.696% | $7.087 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #3 | $69.34 | 7.715% | $74.6896 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
Purchase #4 | $69.70 | 5.402% | $73.4652 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
Purchase #5 | $200.82 | 12.597% | $226.1173 | $226.12 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
Purchase #6 | $153.96 | 12.867% | $173.77 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
Purchase #7 | $130.34 | 9.406% | $142.5998 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.55 | $719.7449 | $719.76 | $719.70 | $719.80 |