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 | $18.88 | 9.434% | $20.6611 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $35.43 | 3.154% | $36.5475 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #3 | $24.56 | 12.154% | $27.545 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
Purchase #4 | $105.89 | 11.610% | $118.1838 | $118.18 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
Purchase #5 | $12.53 | 7.782% | $13.5051 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #6 | $125.72 | 6.131% | $133.4279 | $133.43 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
Purchase #7 | $232.49 | 7.609% | $250.1802 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.50 | $600.0506 | $600.06 | $600.10 | $600.00 |