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 | $18.41 | 8.388% | $19.9542 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $39.82 | 10.134% | $43.8554 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
Purchase #3 | $69.94 | 12.105% | $78.4062 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #4 | $118.90 | 8.160% | $128.6022 | $128.60 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
Purchase #5 | $139.56 | 4.772% | $146.2198 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
Purchase #6 | $143.94 | 4.397% | $150.269 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #7 | $135.60 | 6.630% | $144.5903 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $666.17 | $711.8971 | $711.90 | $711.85 | $712.00 |