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 | $18.85 | 6.709% | $20.1146 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
Purchase #2 | $73.93 | 11.830% | $82.6759 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #3 | $186.42 | 5.781% | $197.1969 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
Purchase #4 | $92.61 | 7.800% | $99.8336 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
Purchase #5 | $135.50 | 6.447% | $144.2357 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #6 | $107.70 | 13.388% | $122.1189 | $122.12 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
Purchase #7 | $165.72 | 8.625% | $180.0134 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.73 | $846.1890 | $846.19 | $846.20 | $846.10 |