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 | $18.99 | 5.258% | $19.9885 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $163.70 | 4.313% | $170.7604 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
Purchase #3 | $12.86 | 11.347% | $14.3192 | $14.32 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
Purchase #4 | $121.66 | 13.783% | $138.4284 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
Purchase #5 | $67.55 | 3.231% | $69.7325 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
Purchase #6 | $193.66 | 12.558% | $217.9798 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #7 | $103.83 | 12.343% | $116.6457 | $116.65 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $682.25 | $747.8545 | $747.86 | $747.90 | $747.80 |