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 | $17.90 | 13.720% | $20.3559 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $106.51 | 8.653% | $115.7263 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
Purchase #3 | $114.62 | 4.640% | $119.9384 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
Purchase #4 | $112.41 | 4.865% | $117.8787 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
Purchase #5 | $238.98 | 7.333% | $256.5044 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #6 | $81.52 | 9.246% | $89.0573 | $89.06 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
Purchase #7 | $47.60 | 11.829% | $53.2306 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.54 | $772.6916 | $772.70 | $772.75 | $772.70 |