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 | $18.95 | 6.626% | $20.2056 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $18.90 | 10.185% | $20.825 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #3 | $240.70 | 11.455% | $268.2722 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
Purchase #4 | $17.39 | 4.513% | $18.1748 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
Purchase #5 | $133.72 | 12.308% | $150.1783 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #6 | $46.95 | 8.153% | $50.7778 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #7 | $149.63 | 6.134% | $158.8083 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $626.24 | $687.2420 | $687.25 | $687.25 | $687.30 |