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 | $19.60 | 5.842% | $20.745 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $180.55 | 4.345% | $188.3949 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #3 | $232.43 | 7.761% | $250.4689 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #4 | $37.73 | 9.616% | $41.3581 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
Purchase #5 | $204.43 | 8.827% | $222.475 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #6 | $143.78 | 8.669% | $156.2443 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #7 | $247.34 | 12.132% | $277.3473 | $277.35 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,065.86 | $1,157.0335 | $1,157.04 | $1,157.05 | $1,157.00 |