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 | $18.80 | 10.446% | $20.7638 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $129.63 | 8.555% | $140.7198 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #3 | $171.55 | 8.419% | $185.9928 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
Purchase #4 | $8.91 | 5.660% | $9.4143 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
Purchase #5 | $241.42 | 6.312% | $256.6584 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
Purchase #6 | $57.44 | 11.873% | $64.2599 | $64.26 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
Purchase #7 | $179.55 | 8.444% | $194.7112 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.30 | $872.5202 | $872.51 | $872.45 | $872.60 |