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 | $17.99 | 11.854% | $20.1225 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
Purchase #2 | $233.35 | 3.782% | $242.1753 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #3 | $33.82 | 9.615% | $37.0718 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
Purchase #4 | $42.85 | 7.870% | $46.2223 | $46.22 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
Purchase #5 | $33.68 | 10.366% | $37.1713 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
Purchase #6 | $55.25 | 10.724% | $61.175 | $61.18 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
Purchase #7 | $161.67 | 4.300% | $168.6218 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $578.61 | $612.5600 | $612.56 | $612.50 | $612.60 |