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 | 7.231% | $20.91 | $20.91 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $16.91 | 8.435% | $18.3364 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #3 | $229.78 | 5.429% | $242.2548 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.30 | 10.865% | $44.6786 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
Purchase #5 | $124.88 | 11.196% | $138.8616 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
Purchase #6 | $156.99 | 9.227% | $171.4755 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #7 | $115.54 | 6.791% | $123.3863 | $123.39 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $703.90 | $759.9032 | $759.91 | $759.95 | $760.00 |