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 | $18.26 | 10.758% | $20.2244 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $136.27 | 4.402% | $142.2686 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $77.71 | 3.673% | $80.5643 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
Purchase #4 | $200.63 | 11.613% | $223.9292 | $223.93 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
Purchase #5 | $215.69 | 10.377% | $238.0722 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
Purchase #6 | $213.62 | 10.346% | $235.7211 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
Purchase #7 | $38.40 | 6.211% | $40.785 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.58 | $981.5648 | $981.56 | $981.50 | $981.60 |