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 | $17.76 | 13.466% | $20.1516 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $141.91 | 12.205% | $159.2301 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $46.64 | 10.255% | $51.4229 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
Purchase #4 | $54.54 | 9.107% | $59.507 | $59.51 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #5 | $241.77 | 3.202% | $249.5115 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #6 | $41.49 | 3.266% | $42.8451 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #7 | $231.74 | 3.408% | $239.6377 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $775.85 | $822.3059 | $822.31 | $822.30 | $822.20 |