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 | $20.96 | 13.501% | $23.7898 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
Purchase #2 | $74.25 | 7.373% | $79.7245 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
Purchase #3 | $79.65 | 10.820% | $88.2681 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
Purchase #4 | $128.48 | 4.341% | $134.0573 | $134.06 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
Purchase #5 | $162.45 | 10.679% | $179.798 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #6 | $36.69 | 12.509% | $41.2796 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
Purchase #7 | $58.47 | 7.258% | $62.7138 | $62.71 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $560.95 | $609.6311 | $609.63 | $609.60 | $609.70 |