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 | $19.87 | 6.520% | $21.1655 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
Purchase #2 | $211.45 | 12.818% | $238.5537 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
Purchase #3 | $18.41 | 8.461% | $19.9677 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #4 | $46.71 | 10.575% | $51.6496 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
Purchase #5 | $171.93 | 4.548% | $179.7494 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
Purchase #6 | $132.64 | 8.295% | $143.6425 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
Purchase #7 | $55.61 | 6.409% | $59.174 | $59.17 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $656.62 | $713.9024 | $713.90 | $713.85 | $713.90 |