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 | $18.48 | 8.377% | $20.0281 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $176.69 | 10.756% | $195.6948 | $195.69 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
Purchase #3 | $192.66 | 6.742% | $205.6491 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
Purchase #4 | $37.66 | 12.717% | $42.4492 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #5 | $175.62 | 10.273% | $193.6614 | $193.66 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
Purchase #6 | $161.54 | 13.634% | $183.5644 | $183.56 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
Purchase #7 | $241.79 | 5.757% | $255.7099 | $255.71 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.44 | $1,096.7569 | $1,096.75 | $1,096.75 | $1,096.70 |