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 | $18.25 | 11.160% | $20.2867 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $192.25 | 3.344% | $198.6788 | $198.68 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
Purchase #3 | $35.35 | 6.800% | $37.7538 | $37.75 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
Purchase #4 | $157.59 | 13.774% | $179.2964 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #5 | $235.61 | 4.464% | $246.1276 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
Purchase #6 | $8.52 | 5.177% | $8.9611 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
Purchase #7 | $167.35 | 7.164% | $179.339 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.92 | $870.4434 | $870.45 | $870.50 | $870.50 |