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 | $17.81 | 13.405% | $20.1974 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $72.31 | 10.585% | $79.964 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
Purchase #3 | $37.95 | 12.715% | $42.7753 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $123.36 | 4.422% | $128.815 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
Purchase #5 | $167.83 | 12.429% | $188.6896 | $188.69 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
Purchase #6 | $215.30 | 13.480% | $244.3224 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #7 | $78.87 | 3.429% | $81.5745 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.43 | $786.3382 | $786.34 | $786.30 | $786.40 |