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 | $18.46 | 9.633% | $20.2383 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $22.61 | 5.529% | $23.8601 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
Purchase #3 | $160.43 | 13.821% | $182.603 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
Purchase #4 | $194.59 | 3.418% | $201.2411 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
Purchase #5 | $229.31 | 4.340% | $239.2621 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
Purchase #6 | $152.43 | 4.792% | $159.7344 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
Purchase #7 | $222.69 | 6.397% | $236.9355 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.52 | $1,063.8745 | $1,063.87 | $1,063.90 | $1,063.80 |