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 | $18.42 | 10.523% | $20.3583 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $94.83 | 7.704% | $102.1357 | $102.14 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
Purchase #3 | $197.56 | 13.686% | $224.5981 | $224.60 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
Purchase #4 | $170.46 | 4.669% | $178.4188 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.52 | 13.269% | $235.0558 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
Purchase #6 | $105.48 | 9.712% | $115.7242 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
Purchase #7 | $181.74 | 5.858% | $192.3863 | $192.39 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.01 | $1,068.6772 | $1,068.69 | $1,068.65 | $1,068.70 |