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 | $18.44 | 9.688% | $20.2265 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $46.71 | 10.713% | $51.714 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
Purchase #3 | $249.28 | 12.716% | $280.9784 | $280.98 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
Purchase #4 | $52.69 | 13.652% | $59.8832 | $59.88 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #5 | $152.63 | 10.459% | $168.5936 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
Purchase #6 | $89.79 | 5.565% | $94.7868 | $94.79 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #7 | $55.71 | 12.512% | $62.6804 | $62.68 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $665.25 | $738.8629 | $738.86 | $738.95 | $738.90 |