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 | $18.94 | 5.401% | $19.9629 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $156.43 | 10.185% | $172.3624 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
Purchase #3 | $178.69 | 12.300% | $200.6689 | $200.67 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
Purchase #4 | $15.37 | 10.693% | $17.0135 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
Purchase #5 | $59.59 | 11.536% | $66.4643 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
Purchase #6 | $168.72 | 9.330% | $184.4616 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
Purchase #7 | $99.91 | 4.832% | $104.7377 | $104.74 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $697.65 | $765.6713 | $765.66 | $765.60 | $765.80 |