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 | $18.90 | 6.127% | $20.058 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
Purchase #2 | $63.63 | 4.152% | $66.2719 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
Purchase #3 | $199.83 | 7.668% | $215.153 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
Purchase #4 | $161.40 | 11.676% | $180.2451 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #5 | $104.58 | 6.357% | $111.2282 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
Purchase #6 | $226.30 | 10.261% | $249.5206 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #7 | $136.91 | 12.526% | $154.0593 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.55 | $996.5361 | $996.54 | $996.50 | $996.60 |