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 | $18.70 | 7.147% | $20.0365 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $245.61 | 12.477% | $276.2548 | $276.25 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
Purchase #3 | $221.95 | 11.424% | $247.3056 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
Purchase #4 | $89.62 | 6.171% | $95.1505 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
Purchase #5 | $92.77 | 10.655% | $102.6546 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
Purchase #6 | $248.28 | 8.847% | $270.2453 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
Purchase #7 | $116.39 | 7.151% | $124.713 | $124.71 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.32 | $1,136.3603 | $1,136.36 | $1,136.35 | $1,136.40 |