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 | $18.71 | 9.434% | $20.4751 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.55 | 3.605% | $172.5541 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #3 | $231.38 | 3.573% | $239.6472 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
Purchase #4 | $40.89 | 8.620% | $44.4147 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #5 | $220.55 | 12.629% | $248.4033 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #6 | $238.72 | 8.174% | $258.233 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
Purchase #7 | $59.75 | 6.111% | $63.4013 | $63.40 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.55 | $1,047.1287 | $1,047.12 | $1,047.15 | $1,047.10 |