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 | $10.90 | 7.821% | $11.7525 | $11.75 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
Purchase #2 | $18.66 | 7.135% | $19.9914 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #3 | $137.55 | 5.544% | $145.1758 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
Purchase #4 | $70.53 | 3.598% | $73.0677 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
Purchase #5 | $99.50 | 5.630% | $105.1019 | $105.10 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
Purchase #6 | $46.81 | 7.445% | $50.295 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #7 | $66.62 | 8.436% | $72.2401 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $450.57 | $477.6244 | $477.63 | $477.65 | $477.70 |