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 | $18.35 | 13.287% | $20.7882 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $127.71 | 12.622% | $143.8296 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
Purchase #3 | $115.34 | 11.327% | $128.4046 | $128.40 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #4 | $99.53 | 8.619% | $108.1085 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
Purchase #5 | $48.60 | 5.467% | $51.257 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
Purchase #6 | $19.53 | 6.430% | $20.7858 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #7 | $160.28 | 7.315% | $172.0045 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.34 | $645.1782 | $645.18 | $645.20 | $645.20 |