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 | $18.36 | 10.277% | $20.2469 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $50.31 | 11.792% | $56.2426 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
Purchase #3 | $59.96 | 7.409% | $64.4024 | $64.40 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
Purchase #4 | $137.44 | 5.192% | $144.5759 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
Purchase #5 | $161.25 | 8.608% | $175.1304 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
Purchase #6 | $210.80 | 10.150% | $232.1962 | $232.20 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
Purchase #7 | $240.54 | 6.766% | $256.8149 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.66 | $949.6093 | $949.61 | $949.65 | $949.50 |