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 | 13.478% | $20.1537 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $11.53 | 4.657% | $12.067 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
Purchase #3 | $59.95 | 13.217% | $67.8736 | $67.87 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
Purchase #4 | $174.89 | 6.331% | $185.9623 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
Purchase #5 | $230.85 | 4.750% | $241.8154 | $241.82 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
Purchase #6 | $35.85 | 5.628% | $37.8676 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
Purchase #7 | $156.56 | 3.220% | $161.6012 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $687.39 | $727.3408 | $727.34 | $727.25 | $727.50 |