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 | $19.99 | 3.558% | $20.7012 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $86.32 | 10.724% | $95.577 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #3 | $195.45 | 13.767% | $222.3576 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
Purchase #4 | $77.56 | 10.328% | $85.5704 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
Purchase #5 | $140.94 | 7.758% | $151.8741 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
Purchase #6 | $67.90 | 7.675% | $73.1113 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
Purchase #7 | $82.46 | 6.550% | $87.8611 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $670.62 | $737.0527 | $737.05 | $737.00 | $737.20 |