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 | $17.97 | 12.400% | $20.1983 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $40.46 | 4.406% | $42.2427 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $195.32 | 7.619% | $210.2014 | $210.20 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #4 | $90.66 | 10.764% | $100.4186 | $100.42 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
Purchase #5 | $13.37 | 3.611% | $13.8528 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
Purchase #6 | $54.48 | 10.170% | $60.0206 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
Purchase #7 | $38.46 | 5.724% | $40.6615 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $450.72 | $487.5959 | $487.59 | $487.55 | $487.60 |