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 | $18.53 | 7.829% | $19.9807 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $139.64 | 9.413% | $152.7843 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
Purchase #3 | $232.91 | 12.413% | $261.8211 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
Purchase #4 | $212.75 | 4.673% | $222.6918 | $222.69 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
Purchase #5 | $239.53 | 12.538% | $269.5623 | $269.56 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
Purchase #6 | $37.33 | 5.175% | $39.2618 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #7 | $115.61 | 7.853% | $124.6889 | $124.69 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.30 | $1,090.7909 | $1,090.78 | $1,090.80 | $1,090.90 |