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 | $19.38 | 3.179% | $19.9961 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $239.33 | 9.783% | $262.7437 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
Purchase #3 | $201.35 | 12.542% | $226.6033 | $226.60 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
Purchase #4 | $249.46 | 5.793% | $263.9112 | $263.91 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #5 | $179.94 | 7.373% | $193.207 | $193.21 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
Purchase #6 | $23.40 | 6.194% | $24.8494 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
Purchase #7 | $65.26 | 4.827% | $68.4101 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.12 | $1,059.7208 | $1,059.72 | $1,059.70 | $1,059.60 |