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 | $17.91 | 13.665% | $20.3574 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $174.99 | 5.156% | $184.0125 | $184.01 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
Purchase #3 | $232.62 | 9.575% | $254.8934 | $254.89 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
Purchase #4 | $119.60 | 7.509% | $128.5808 | $128.58 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
Purchase #5 | $40.35 | 10.135% | $44.4395 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
Purchase #6 | $98.43 | 9.361% | $107.644 | $107.64 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
Purchase #7 | $118.99 | 7.785% | $128.2534 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $802.89 | $868.1810 | $868.17 | $868.20 | $868.20 |