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 | $70.82 | 10.426% | $78.2037 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $163.94 | 3.102% | $169.0254 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
Purchase #3 | $20.38 | 10.418% | $22.5032 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #4 | $18.50 | 3.615% | $19.1688 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
Purchase #5 | $173.68 | 13.560% | $197.231 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
Purchase #6 | $190.43 | 4.247% | $198.5176 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #7 | $11.65 | 12.305% | $13.0835 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.40 | $697.7332 | $697.73 | $697.75 | $697.70 |