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 | $18.34 | 10.550% | $20.2749 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $147.43 | 9.261% | $161.0835 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
Purchase #3 | $63.98 | 13.773% | $72.792 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #4 | $42.47 | 6.572% | $45.2611 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 13.157% | $20.0741 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
Purchase #6 | $196.54 | 11.460% | $219.0635 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
Purchase #7 | $132.38 | 9.294% | $144.6834 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $618.88 | $683.2325 | $683.21 | $683.20 | $683.40 |