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 | $18.36 | 10.554% | $20.2977 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $191.93 | 6.548% | $204.4976 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #3 | $160.72 | 3.519% | $166.3757 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #4 | $120.64 | 11.739% | $134.8019 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
Purchase #5 | $238.68 | 7.661% | $256.9653 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
Purchase #6 | $5.58 | 11.794% | $6.2381 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
Purchase #7 | $236.97 | 9.293% | $258.9916 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.88 | $1,048.1679 | $1,048.18 | $1,048.20 | $1,048.20 |