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 | $17.96 | 13.408% | $20.3681 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $29.25 | 13.823% | $33.2932 | $33.29 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #3 | $56.66 | 4.518% | $59.2199 | $59.22 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
Purchase #4 | $137.85 | 12.415% | $154.9641 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
Purchase #5 | $157.62 | 8.328% | $170.7466 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
Purchase #6 | $211.55 | 6.152% | $224.5646 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
Purchase #7 | $18.51 | 10.223% | $20.4023 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $629.40 | $683.5588 | $683.55 | $683.50 | $683.60 |