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 | $18.98 | 6.249% | $20.1661 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $46.88 | 9.406% | $51.2895 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #3 | $143.81 | 4.337% | $150.047 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
Purchase #4 | $12.94 | 6.844% | $13.8256 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
Purchase #5 | $214.84 | 5.630% | $226.9355 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
Purchase #6 | $36.79 | 3.395% | $38.039 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
Purchase #7 | $63.98 | 13.743% | $72.7728 | $72.77 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.22 | $573.0755 | $573.09 | $573.10 | $573.00 |