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 | $19.68 | 6.669% | $20.9925 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #2 | $208.63 | 13.242% | $236.2568 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
Purchase #3 | $165.43 | 6.337% | $175.9133 | $175.91 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
Purchase #4 | $163.71 | 10.398% | $180.7326 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
Purchase #5 | $133.75 | 7.106% | $143.2543 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
Purchase #6 | $239.42 | 13.314% | $271.2964 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
Purchase #7 | $150.94 | 9.566% | $165.3789 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,081.56 | $1,193.8248 | $1,193.82 | $1,193.85 | $1,193.90 |