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 | $20.90 | 6.376% | $22.2326 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
Purchase #2 | $129.69 | 6.502% | $138.1224 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
Purchase #3 | $44.35 | 10.590% | $49.0467 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
Purchase #4 | $167.58 | 11.526% | $186.8953 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
Purchase #5 | $169.50 | 6.154% | $179.931 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
Purchase #6 | $75.47 | 4.863% | $79.1401 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
Purchase #7 | $175.95 | 13.777% | $200.1906 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.44 | $855.5587 | $855.56 | $855.60 | $855.40 |