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 | $18.41 | 11.622% | $20.5496 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $176.87 | 11.411% | $197.0526 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
Purchase #3 | $234.86 | 5.307% | $247.324 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
Purchase #4 | $194.62 | 3.142% | $200.735 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
Purchase #5 | $53.92 | 8.782% | $58.6553 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
Purchase #6 | $232.27 | 6.183% | $246.6313 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
Purchase #7 | $9.98 | 13.213% | $11.2987 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.93 | $982.2465 | $982.25 | $982.25 | $982.20 |