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 | $19.76 | 3.808% | $20.5125 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.87 | 3.213% | $81.4041 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #3 | $224.81 | 6.287% | $238.9438 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
Purchase #4 | $131.82 | 12.378% | $148.1367 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
Purchase #5 | $144.87 | 8.289% | $156.8783 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
Purchase #6 | $247.79 | 12.775% | $279.4452 | $279.45 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
Purchase #7 | $216.91 | 12.567% | $244.1691 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,064.83 | $1,169.4897 | $1,169.49 | $1,169.50 | $1,169.40 |