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 | $19.26 | 4.667% | $20.1589 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $123.34 | 7.685% | $132.8187 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
Purchase #3 | $115.40 | 4.689% | $120.8111 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #4 | $50.83 | 10.222% | $56.0258 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
Purchase #5 | $29.59 | 7.676% | $31.8613 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
Purchase #6 | $144.78 | 12.250% | $162.5156 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #7 | $56.65 | 10.522% | $62.6107 | $62.61 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $539.85 | $586.8021 | $586.81 | $586.75 | $586.80 |