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 | $18.25 | 12.488% | $20.5291 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $210.71 | 4.245% | $219.6546 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
Purchase #3 | $90.40 | 10.221% | $99.6398 | $99.64 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
Purchase #4 | $83.46 | 3.575% | $86.4437 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
Purchase #5 | $161.70 | 7.548% | $173.9051 | $173.91 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
Purchase #6 | $147.60 | 12.145% | $165.526 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
Purchase #7 | $103.47 | 9.362% | $113.1569 | $113.16 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.59 | $878.8552 | $878.86 | $878.90 | $878.80 |