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 | $18.29 | 10.211% | $20.1576 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $42.40 | 8.848% | $46.1516 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
Purchase #3 | $22.91 | 8.750% | $24.9146 | $24.91 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
Purchase #4 | $227.51 | 12.166% | $255.1889 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #5 | $49.57 | 12.497% | $55.7648 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
Purchase #6 | $119.61 | 7.373% | $128.4288 | $128.43 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
Purchase #7 | $43.50 | 7.812% | $46.8982 | $46.90 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $523.79 | $577.5045 | $577.50 | $577.50 | $577.60 |