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 | $18.40 | 8.462% | $19.957 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $228.46 | 12.557% | $257.1477 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
Purchase #3 | $78.34 | 9.494% | $85.7776 | $85.78 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $89.46 | 3.416% | $92.516 | $92.52 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.57 | 12.676% | $264.3041 | $264.30 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
Purchase #6 | $168.29 | 10.684% | $186.2701 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
Purchase #7 | $133.52 | 8.484% | $144.8478 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.04 | $1,050.8203 | $1,050.83 | $1,050.80 | $1,050.80 |