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 | $19.50 | 5.721% | $20.6156 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #2 | $130.63 | 11.218% | $145.2841 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
Purchase #3 | $180.79 | 8.621% | $196.3759 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #4 | $111.69 | 12.379% | $125.5161 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #5 | $155.99 | 8.824% | $169.7546 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
Purchase #6 | $203.89 | 12.700% | $229.784 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
Purchase #7 | $49.97 | 10.827% | $55.3803 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $852.46 | $942.7106 | $942.71 | $942.75 | $942.80 |